Millions of people are claiming benefits after the cost-of-living crisis has plunged many into poverty for the first time. But anyone who receives Universal Credit or Personal Independence Payment have been warned that they need to keep officials updated on changes in circumstances including overseas travel.
Lots of people have used the Easter holidays to escape to travel abroad while the kids are off school. Claimants of Universal Credit must notify the Department for Work and Pensions if they are going abroad as it could impact their payments.
A holiday can be for up to one month but people must stick to the requirements they agreed to when first claiming the benefit. People in an intensive work search group, are required to spend 35-37 hours a week looking for a job - even while on holiday, reports Birmingham Live.
