Three month DWP warning to half a million claiming tax credits who risk losing benefits cash

HUNDREDS of thousands of people who claim tax credits have been given a three-month warning to ensure they continue to receive benefits.

The government plans to move all legacy benefits claimants to Universal Credit by March 2026.

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People who receive Tax Credits do not need to do anything until they receive a migration notice letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

But once...