The rules apply to more than six million people
People claiming Universal Credit are being warned they could face a fine or even court if they don't report certain changes in their circumstances to the Department for Work and Pensions .
Changes you need to tell the department about include having a child, changing address, changes to your job or even getting a new phone number, the Daily Record reports.DWP guidance states: "You could be taken to court or have to pay a penalty if you give wrong information or do not report a change in your circumstances.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DWP has carried out 115k Universal Credit sanctions in Scotland since 2016Exclusive: Some 57,015 sanctions were applied in Central, West and South West Scotland, while 59,586 were in East and North Scotland.
Read more »
Two-week DWP warning for benefit cuts - including Universal CreditMany parents will receive a massive hit to their income by the end of August
Read more »
DWP warning as Universal Credit and other benefits to be cutMany parents will see a huge drop to their incomes in the coming weeks
Read more »
2-week warning over Universal Credit and child benefits cutsMany parents face being hit with a massive income drop at the end of August
Read more »
People on Universal Credit with health issues may be due up to £691 a monthIf you need help due to a disability or long-term health condition you may qualify for support through PIP or ADP.
Read more »
'I quit my sales job and went on universal credit because it wasn't green enough'Kati Hall feels that sustainability can easily fall to the bottom of firms' list but it should be more important
Read more »