Many Brits will be planning holidays abroad as we head into the summer months - but there are some extra steps that those receiving certain benefits need to be aware of before they travel.
Anyone claiming Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) must make sure they keep the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) informed of any chance in their circumstances, which includes going abroad for any reason. Those on Universal Credit must continue to follow their looking for work conditions even when out of the country, BirminghamLive reports.
The Government warns that you are "committing benefit fraud" if you don't tell the office that pays your benefit you're going abroad, even if it's just for a visit. Here's what you need to know about what you need to do if you receive Universal Credit or PIP payments and are planning to travel overseas in the coming months.
