51 h. ago DWP explains when it will seize smartphones and not return them under new laws

DWP officials will be able to enter properties and seize items in some circumstances

Politics

51 h. ago DWP fraud officials could seize smartphones and 'never return them'

Investigators will be allowed to raid properties and confiscate items

Politics

62 h. ago DWP fraud investigators to raid properties and seize these electronics

Officials will also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Events

5 d. 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

7 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

7 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

9 d. ago New DWP measures to prevent people fraudulently claiming PIP payments this year

Some £90 million was lost to fraud and error within the PIP system in the 2023/24 financial year.

Politics

1 week ago Ketamine crisis with users in nappies facing death as UK's zombie drug capital revealed

The drug that destroys bladders is now the drug of choice for young people and the number of users has doubled in five years - with officials reporting record seizures last year

Events

1 week ago DWP fraud checks to be used 'extensively' by other group even in 'low value cases'

New legislation will allow officials to directly deduct funds from bank accounts

Politics