DWP clarifies Universal Credit rule for people with partner they don't live with

The DWP is sending migration notices to people who must make a claim for Universal Credit or risk losing their benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a clarification for anyone making a claim for Universal Credit who has a partner they do not live with.

The DWP has now updated its online guidance for claimants to clarify what you need to do if you have a partner, as Universal Credit claims are based on households rather than individuals. The rules are different for couples who live apart. The DWP has clarified that if you and your partner both recieve migration notices, you both need to make single claims, rather than a joint one.

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