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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Albert Toth

New DWP change sees more than 300,000 miss out on benefits

DWP Universal Credit
  • The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has stopped benefits for 356,521 households who failed to claim Universal Credit after receiving a migration notice.
  • These households, previously on 'legacy benefits', have lost an average of over £1,000 per month by not responding to the DWP's invitation to switch.
  • The government aims to complete the migration of all legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit by the end of March 2026, with 1.9 million households already successfully migrated out of 2.3 million notices sent.
  • Claimants who do not respond to the migration notice within three months risk losing transitional protection, which ensures their total payments do not decrease during the move.
  • Welfare experts advise claimants to respond promptly to migration letters, with the DWP offering enhanced support and resources like Citizens Advice to assist with the process.

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More than 300,000 lose benefits as DWP makes major changes – and more could follow

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