9 h. 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

51 h. ago DWP update over new powers to take money straight from your bank account

The DWP will also be able to view people's bank statements

Economics

54 h. ago New update on DWP plans to ‘monitor’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud

A new Fraud Bill would also allow the DWP to have the power to obtain bank statements from people they believe have enough cash to pay back welfare debts.

Economics

4 d. ago DWP asks for nine years of bank statements from Universal Credit claimant

'I cannot see how this is relevant or why I should have to supply this info'

Politics

1 week ago DWP set to be given new powers to check on pensioner bank accounts

The DWP will be able to request bank statements if there is a 'suspicion of fraud'

Economics

1 week ago Metro Bank issues statement after customers complain of major account errors

One person claimed they were entered into an unauthorised overdraft

Economics

3 w. ago World’s oceans fail key health check as acidity crosses critical threshold for marine life

Scientists call for renewed global effort to curb fossil fuels as seven of nine planetary boundaries now transgressedThe world’s oceans have failed a key planetary health check for the first time, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, a report has shown.In its latest annual assessment, the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research said ocean acidity had crossed a critical threshold for marine life. Continue reading...

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