DWP warns payments could be stopped for claimants going abroad

With the warmer weather arriving and the six-week summer holidays fast approaching, many families are beginning to organise days out and plan trips abroad. However, those claiming Universal Credit will want to be aware of the rules before heading abroad, as claimants need to notify the Department for Work and Pensions if travelling overseas.

Those part of intensive work groups should be spending 35 to 37 hours a week looking for work, and this does not change just because you go on holiday. reports Derbyshire Live.The DWP has said: "Claimants must be prepared to end their absence abroad to attend job interviews or start work. We have never asked anyone to come back early but it is a possibility."

Claimants of Universal Credit need to notify the DWP that you intent to go abroad and the reason why you are gong before booking a holiday or flight. If you don't do this, or you are abroad for longer than a month, then your Universal Credit assessment period could be reduced to nil.

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