27 h. ago DWP confirms three benefits targeted by new bank checks clampdown first

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the public regarding the crackdown on benefit fraud after the Government announced the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Economics

37 h. ago DWP confirms three benefits will be first to face new bank checks crackdown

Three types of benefits will be targeted in specific measures to clamp down on benefit fraud outlined by the Department for Work and Pensions in Government guidance

Economics

59 h. ago DWP explains state pension letter about 'directly taking funds' from bank accounts

State pension payments are increasing 4.1% next month

Economics

4 d. ago Labour MPs threaten 'the mother of all rebellions' over benefit cuts with 'dozens' ready to revolt over Reeves' cut to cash for the disabled

More than 30 backbenchers are said to be ready to vote against plans to make it harder to claim incapacity benefits and personal independence payments (Pip).

Events

5 d. ago DWP's brutal new 40% rule and how bank deductions will be made

New rules will mean that people will be notified if the DWP needs to take money from benefits claimants who owe sums to UK authorities, the courts, or even their landlords

Politics

5 d. ago Major change to DWP benefits next month including Universal Credit and PIP

If you're due a benefit payment on one of the Easter bank holidays, you'll likely be the previous working day, as the DWP and HMRC don't pay benefit payments on bank holidays

Politics

7 d. ago DWP confirms start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics

9 d. ago We live in Britain's benefits capitals... we don't want cash handouts

The people who call some of Britain's benefits hotspots 'home' have revealed what life is really like living in an area where so many are on the breadline.

Politics

1 week ago DWP bank code you should look out for that could mean you're owed benefits cash

If you receive a benefits payment from the DWP and see this code in your bank statement, it's worth looking into

Economics

1 week ago Parents and carers urged to check if they are missing DWP State Pension boost

Those who claimed Child Benefit or Income Support may be eligible to receive extra cash on their State Pension

Events

2 w. ago The great benefit con? Just 14% of people claiming disability cash can actually PROVE they are too ill to work

The official statistics showing 2.5 million people were on UC for health reasons at the end of 2024, up from 2million in 2023.

Economics

2 w. ago Millions of people urged to check their tax code now as they could be owed £689

A survey by financial services company Canada Life last year revealed that 31% of adults have been on the wrong tax code, and claimed back £689 on average

Economics

2 w. ago DWP paying people cost of living cash worth £300 if they claim certain benefits

The money is being distributed by Herefordshire Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme, which is funded by the by the DWP

Economics

2 w. ago DWP new bank account checks branded 'sledgehammer' that could 'punish' claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions could soon be granted new powers to look at the financial transactions of those claiming benefits

Economics

2 w. ago DWP 'sledgehammer' bank account policy warning for disabled people

Critics of new proposed powers for the DWP warned that it could disproportionately affect those claiming disability benefits

Events

3 w. ago DWP explains how bank checks will target those on Pension Credit

Investigators will be able to request details of bank statements, the Department for Work and Pensions says

Economics

3 w. ago Young adults receiving disability benefits should be forced to seek work or training or have their cash stopped, says report backed by David Blunkett

Former Labour minister Lord David Blunkett is indorsing a call for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to be made 'conditional' for those aged 18-30 to combat spiraling joblessness.

Economics

3 w. ago DWP says when it will take cash from bank accounts under new powers

Officials will be able to request details of bank statements as part of new powers

Economics

3 w. ago DWP gains new powers to check bank accounts and impose £300 fines in fraud crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be granted new powers to tackle benefit fraud, with the ability to check private bank accounts and fine claimants

Economics

3 w. ago Full list of Welsh buildings set to benefit from huge cash injection

Community spaces will get up to £300,000 funding to help protect and bring to life spaces across Wales

Politics