The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants who are self-employed and earning an income View 4 Images Claimants need to ensure their details are up to date in order to receive the right amount of Universal Credit (Image: GETTY)

The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out a crucial warning to all Universal Credit claimants who are self-employed and bringing in earnings. ‌

Posting on X, the DWP declared: "If you are self-employed and your income changes, remember to report any changes on your Universal Credit account. Your information needs to be up to date so that you aren't overpaid." ‌

A video alongside the message warned: "Not reporting changes could mean you are paid the wrong amount. And you might have to pay it bac

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