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<p>On Universal Credit, claimants are able to claim up to 85 per cent of their childcare
costs, compared to 70 per cent on the legacy system. Where the initial month’s childcare
costs may prevent a claimant from starting work, Jobcentres can use the Flexible Support
Fund to help claimants. This is a non-repayable award, which can be used to meet the
upfront costs of childcare to help support a claimant into work.</p><p> </p><p>Civil
Penalties may be imposed by both DWP and Local Authorities, where an individual incurs
a recoverable overpayment as a result of failing to provide accurate information as
part of their benefit claim or in connection with an award of benefit, and have not
taken reasonable steps to correct the error. Civil Penalties are not imposed in the
event of a claimant refusing to accept a job offer.</p><p> </p><p>The information
request about those receiving a sanction is not readily available and could only be
provided at disproportionate cost.</p>
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