7 h. 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

33 h. ago HMRC breaks silence over powers to check 'every' UK bank account

The DWP are clamping down on fraud, and staff are now being given the power to access bank accounts and take cash.

Economics

62 h. 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 d. ago HMRC alert over 'bulk data' powers to check 'every UK bank account'

New powers are being considered to allow HMRC officials to request details from banks in a crackdown on DWP benefit fraud after Parliament discussions on new laws

Economics

3 d. 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

5 d. ago DWP explains why it can't change benefit criteria despite 9 million missing out

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained why it is unable to alter the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300 each winter

Events

6 d. ago DWP to check large number of bank accounts with "unprecedented" proposed powers

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to be granted new powers

Economics

6 d. ago DWP update on who will be will be targeted in bank account checks

Officials will be able to look at bank statements and directly take funds from accounts

Economics

2 w. ago DWP explains 'extra' help it can provide for PIP claimants ahead of review

Sir Stephen Timms, Minister for Social Security and Disabilities at the DWP, has confirmed a number of measures are in place to help PIP claimants through the review process

Politics