DWP warns some Universal Credit claimants they might have to pay money backThe Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants who are self-employed and earning an incomeView 4 Images Claimants need to ensure their details are up to date in order to receive the right amount of Universal Credit (Image: GETTY)The Department for Work and Pensions has sent out a crucial warning to all Universal Credit claimants who are self-employed and bringing in earnings. ‌Posting on X, the DWP declared: "If you are self-employed and your income changes, remember to report any changes on your Universal Credit account. ‌View 4 Images Every Universal Credit payment gets worked out based on your situation in the weeks before that payment arrives. When your details are outdated, your Universal Credit might be excessive, which typically must be repaid through reductions from future Universal Credit payments. Universal Credit claimants witnessing a change in the value of their savings or investments must report this as a change in circumstances to the DWP.