DWP benefits claimants having 'sleepless nights' after letter on doormat

NewsCost Of LivingDWPFrederick Day, from Ipswich, was paid an extra £2,16906:01, 23 Jul 2026A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits claimant overpaid thousands of pounds in Universal Credit - despite repeatedly reporting the mistake - has been ordered to pay it back.‌Frederick Day, from Ipswich, was paid an extra £2,169 between February 2025 and January by the DWP due to a system error. Now, the DWP wants it back.‌Day said: "I'm a genuine bloke and if I have to, I'll repay it, but I want the overpay from July to be waived, which I'm entitled to. It's not right us customers have to pay for their mistakes and I would be disappointed if they asked for the money back.‌READ MORE New 100% mortgage for first-time buyers means 'no deposit no problem'"I did the right thing but millions of