Little known Universal Credit savings rule that could put you at risk of DWP fraud charge
Your Universal Credit claim can be affected by how much savings and investments you have - and one rule could land you in ...
'I'm on Universal Credit - why is the Jobcentre suddenly demanding a face-to-face appointment?'
Although they 'rarely left the house' and had been having meetings over the phone for the last few years, they'd reportedly ...
Mum-of-two, 22, who lied for years to DWP breaks down as her £16,000 scam is exposed
A mum broke down in tears in court after lying about her two children living with her to illegally claim more than £16,000.
'I lived abroad but lied to the DWP - now I'm being investigated for fraud and it's awful'
"I recently got a call from an investigator, that said the DWP is investigating my claim to be sure I am entitled to ...
DWP issued warning over new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts
The Fraud, Error and Debt Bill is set to give the benefits department new and extensive powers to help it crackdown on fraud ...
DWP confirms review of Universal Credit rent arrears and how money is deducted from claimants
The DWP says it will consider better ways of ensuring landlords receive their rent in a 'fair and proportionate' way while ...
DWP fraud bank checks to have wider scope targeting 'low value cases' for this amount
The new law will include a Eligibility Verification Measure, which would enable the DWP to require banks and other financial ...
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Little known Universal Credit savings rule that could put you at risk of DWP fraud charge
Universal Credit claimants are being warned about a lesser-known savings rule that could result in a fraud charge. The Department for Work and Pensions provides the benefit to help with living ...