DWP warning issued over new direct deduction powers
New DWP powers that will enable officials to take money directly from the accounts of benefit claimants suspected of fraud ...
DWP bank account checks could cause 'crisis' for low-income claimants
He noted that claimants of Universal Credit and disability benefits might be particularly vulnerable, stating: "Disability ...
DWP bank account checks could target people on these four benefits
The new measures will allow the DWP to "recover money directly" from the bank accounts of those who owe the department money ...
DWP 'crisis' warning issued over new money-seizing powers
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be granted new powers allowing officials to seize funds directly from ...
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DWP Universal Credit increase 2025 here's the exact amount
Universal Credit claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year, after the DWP set new benefit rates for 2025.
AI use for welfare system in doubt as scale of DWP setbacks revealed
Two of these projects were highlighted by the DWP in November as examples of AI’s potential to support its staff. One of ...
DWP clarifies new powers to ‘monitor’ bank account activity of people on benefits
Driving bans for benefit cheats will only be implemented in extreme cases to target people refusing to pay money back.
DWP bank account checks spark fears of 'wrongful deductions'
Officials will also be able to "recover money directly" from bank accounts if the person refuses to pay up. The Government ...
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DWP set to begin bank account checks as it 'requests statements'
The Bill will allow DWP to request bank statements to prove these debtors ... some people stole public money for their own personal gain. This legislation gives the government tough new powers ...
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DWP's benefit fraud crackdown blasted as 'one of the biggest assaults on welfare in a generation'
The DWP has announced a series of plans to cut back on welfare fraud and save taxpayers billions – but it could come at a ...
5 new ways DWP will 'crack down' on claimants under Labour plans
This Bill is expected to help the department reel in savings of around £1.5 billion over the coming five years, aligning with ...
DWP fraud checks could target PIP claimants with 'wrong account being raided'
DWP anti-fraud measures could wrongly target claimants and mistakenly take funds from innocent people, a criminal expert has ...