DWP Universal Credit £6,000 rule that could reduce your benefit payments

Universal Credit claimants are being reminded about DWP rules (Image: E+/ getty images)

Universal Credit can be a lifeline for people who are struggling to make ends meet. This benefit is provided to those who are on a low income , out of work or cannot work.

However, there are certain rules to meet. Your Universal Credit payments can be affected by the savings and investments you have.

The amount of money you have can have an impact on, firstly, whether you’re eligible for Universal Credit and secondly, how much benefit you receive from the Government. If your capital amounts to a certain level, your benefit payments will be reduced. This comes as ChronicleLive reported how the DWP will take money 'directly' from bank accounts in a new benefit fraud crackdown.

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