How to handle an interview under caution
Introduction
This guide looks at what happens if your council (which pays Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit) or the DWP (which pays most other benefits) invites you to an interview under caution. It may also be useful if another organisation such as the Inland Revenue (HMRC - which pays tax credits) wants to interview you under caution, but you will need to check that the information applies to you.
If you are unsure about any of the terms in this guide see the jargon buster.
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So, you’ve been asked to an interview under caution: what now?
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After the interview under caution
Step-by-step guide: after an interview under caution