The DWP has issued a Universal Credit warning over a little-known rule which could come in to bite many View 3 Images The Universal Credit app (Image: John Lamb via Getty Images)

Universal Credit claimants have been warned over a 'little-known rule' that could see payments stopped. Payments are affected by a claimant's earnings during each assessment period, which spans the entire month prior to their benefit payment being issued - and u nder the surplus earnings rule, individuals whose income suddenly reaches £2,500 or more within an assessment period 'will get no Universal Credit', reports Devon Live ‌

The Department for Work and Pensions said that this suspension could continue for months, depending on how much a person's income exceeds the threshold. A spokesman said

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