DWP confirms benefits claimants with children at university risk 'penalty'

NewsCost Of LivingDWPAct before end of September12:40, 04 Sep 2026DWP confirms benefits claimants with children at university risk 'penalty'The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed Universal Credit parents who fail to report changes in circumstances this September are at risk of a penalty.‌The warning from the benefits department comes as students head to university for their new terms. The DWP shared the warning for benefits claimants on X, formerly Twitter, as well as other social media platforms, in a bid to get mums and dads prepared.‌In the warning this week, the DWP wrote: "If you claim benefits and your circumstances change, like the children heading off to uni, remember to tell us to avoid a penalty."‌READ MORE Andy Burnham government confirms £70,000 for some Armed Force