Universal Credit: Claimants face fines over these changes

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Universal Credit: Claimants face fines over these changes
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The DWP has issued a warning to millions of Brits who currently claim benefits.

Universal Credit recipients have been warned they face going to court or fines over failure to report certain changes.

The DWP's official guidance on GOV. UK warns:"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."

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