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

7 h. 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

15 h. ago India and Scotland ramp up regional approach to business ties

As business pitches go, it was direct: “We can get you set up on day one, and your employees’ bank accounts opened the day they land.”

Politics

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

39 h. ago Terrifying 'safe account' bank scam that could drain all your money

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry warns how savvy hackers and fraudsters could get hold of your money online

Economics

55 h. ago Barclays says services ‘back up and running’ after online banking outage

The bank said it has resolved an issue which left customers unable to access their online bank accounts.

Politics

60 h. ago Best betting sites including Sky Bet, William Hill and Paddy Power for Cheltenham Festival offers

Check out these betting sites including Sky Bet, Paddy Power, William Hill, Virgin Bet and Betfred for all the best offers ahead of the Cheltenham Festival next week

Politics

3 d. ago Major bank making huge change to its accounts that could affect millions

Santander is making a huge change to account updates that will affect millions of customers across the UK

Economics

3 d. ago DWP says these groups 'including schools' target for sweeping anti

Investigators will also be able to request bank account details

Events

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 HMRC discusses new powers to monitor 'every UK bank account'

Officials could be able to directly take money from people's bank account under new laws

Economics

3 d. 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 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

4 d. ago Elderly woman thought she was helping the 'police.' They were fraudsters stealing her money

Those behind the scam told the woman that cash notes she had at home were forged, and asked her to withdraw thousands from her bank account

Events

4 d. ago Major bank is hit by outage as angry customers suffer glitches to mobile and telephone banking with branches and card payments hit too

Santander users have been unable to access their accounts with the bank confirming a number of service issues.

Economics

4 d. ago Major bank set to pay customers £12.5m compensation after IT outages

A major bank is set to pay £12.5million in compensation after IT outages left millions of customers unable to access their bank accounts.

Economics

5 d. ago Cops say Scot 'murdered' in Kenya had £12k drained from his bank account

Around two million Kenyan Shillings was taken from Campbell Scott's account in what is believed to have been multiple withdrawals by the men suspected of his murder.

Economics

5 d. ago House hunters warned as these 'hidden' repairs will 'cost you thousands'

If you're looking to buy a house beware that some repairs can drain your bank account.

Events

5 d. ago Devious daughter who stole life savings from dying mum escapes jail sentence

Pauline Gilhooly cashed fraudulent cheques from her mum's bank account.

Events

5 d. ago DWP issued warning over new powers to snoop on benefit claimant bank accounts

The Fraud, Error and Debt Bill is set to give the benefits department new and extensive powers to help it crackdown on fraud within the social security system

Events