DWP gives information for Universal Credit claimants who may be affected by 'payment trap' Up to 85,000 Universal Credit claimants may be affected People were having issues with Universal Credit Get the latest news from Teesside Crown Court direct to your inbox with our free email newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice The Department for Work and Pensions has provided information regarding its updated regulations over a potential bank holiday "payment trap" following a landmark court case.