3 h. ago DWP claimants could be 'wrongly identified' for bank account deductions

Investigators will also be able to request benefit claimants' bank account details

Economics

3 h. ago DWP alert over funds 'incorrectly deducted' from claimants' bank accounts

Officials will also be able to view people's bank statements

Economics

10 h. ago DWP update on expanding bank account checks to 'all sources of income'

Investigators would be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

11 h. ago Triple lock alert as state pensioners urged to check bank account

State pension payments increase in April in line with the triple lock

Economics

27 h. ago New DWP update for people on PIP reporting a change in circumstances

The update is also important for anyone making a new claim for PIP or with a general query about their claim.

Politics

29 h. ago Full list of PIP changes that need to be reported or risk losing claim

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about certain changes in their circumstances

Events

53 h. ago Can DWP really snoop on my bank account and see all my payments?

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns about new powers the DWP will have to access bank account information

Economics

4 d. ago DWP 'proactive data checks' alert as bank account powers come in

Investigators will check the eligibility for people on three benefits

Economics

5 d. ago Couple ‘locked vulnerable woman in garage for five years’ and ‘forced her to eat porridge with dish soap’

The victim lost 50kg and had her bank account and benefits drained during the horrific ordeal in western France

Politics

5 d. ago DWP update on PIP eligibility review for new and existing claimants

Planned changes to PIP were put on hold earlier this year until a review of the eligibility process has been completed.

Politics

5 d. ago Seven banks giving customers up to £400 cash before Christmas

Money Saving Expert's weekly newsletter has a guide to all the current bank account switch incentives

Economics

6 d. ago DWP fraud bank account checks alert for people on three benefits

The DWP could also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

7 d. ago Former DWP worker shares advice to benefit claimants and warns 'keep a copy'

A former DWP employee has shared advice for people making a new claim for Personal Independence Payment, Adult Disability Payment and other benefits

Events

1 week ago DWP officials to be given power to view claimants' bank details under new law

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be given new powers to view the bank accounts of benefit claimants, under a bill making its way through Parliament

Politics

1 week ago DWP reveals date it will start looking at bank accounts and who will be affected

The Department for Work and Pensions may soon be able to look into your bank account if new proposals come into force, but not everyone is happy about the new Bill

Economics

1 week ago Universal Credit update over income and savings bank account checks for 3 benefits

Investigators will also be able to directly take cash from people's bank accounts

Economics

1 week ago DWP could demand nine years of bank statements if your account surpasses key threshold

A Universal Credit claimant has been asked to provide nine years' worth of bank statements as part of a claim review to check they are receiving the correct amount of benefits

Economics

1 week ago Martin Lewis explains how you can get a free £400 before Christmas

Martin Lewis has shared how you can get a free £400 in your bank account before Christmas.

Economics

1 week ago New PIP update on DWP assessments for new and existing claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said it will increase the number of in-person health and disability assessments for PIP claimants

Politics

1 week ago DWP warning as UK households face Universal Credit cut with little

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned Universal Credit claimants that failure to follow the rules could see them lose hundreds of pounds each month

Events