DWP warning to Universal Credit claimants who move in with a partner View 3 Images

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging Universal Credit claimants to report any changes in their living arrangements through their online account to prevent potential overpayments, which would need to be repaid.

This advice is particularly pertinent for single claimants who either move in with a partner or have a partner move into their home, as this directly impacts the type of Universal Credit they should be claiming. Only single people can claim the single person's allowance, while married people and those living together must claim as a couple.

A social media post from the DWP advises: "If you've moved in with a partner or your living arrangements have changed, remember to update your

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