28 h. ago Financial checks people should do before State Pension age rises next year

Pensions, mortgages, benefits and personal finances should all be checked before turning 67.

Economics

6 d. ago DWP says if you have this much in your bank account it could trigger checks on your finances

The DWP has warned that it will start checking the bank accounts of people receiving Universal Credit to see if they have been declaring their income correctly - here's what you need to know

Economics

8 d. ago Student carers across Lanarkshire told not to miss out on vital financial support

As thousands of students begin their college or university studies, those with caring roles are being urged to check they’re getting all the financial help they’re entitled to.

Politics

1 week ago Urgent warning issued as scammers drain DWP claimants' bank accounts

Scammers are always looking to prey on the vulnerable, but now people receiving benefits are being told be aware of a new scam that has already resulted in millions being stolen

Events

1 week ago DWP claimants on six benefits issued £1.4k warning as bank accounts emptied

People are being urged to stay vigilant as scammers will make you believe you need to apply for the scheme

Economics

2 w. ago DWP to check bank accounts of benefit claimants under new powers

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of benefit claimants in a bid to tackle fraud and prevent overpayments

Economics

2 w. ago DWP claimants on eight benefits to get bank accounts checked under new crackdown

The regulations would see DWP staff able to monitor people’s financial transactions more closely as suspicios activity is flagged by banks in an effort to tackle fraud and prevent overpayment of benefits

Economics

2 w. ago DWP claimants on eight benefits to get their bank accounts inspected

The Department for Work and Pensions is set to be given new powers to check the bank accounts of millions of benefit claimants

Economics

2 w. ago DWP's upcoming bank account checks to target claimants on eight benefits

The fraud checks are likely to target claimants on these eight benefits

Economics

2 w. ago DWP Christmas bonus payment being sent to bank accounts in December

The Christmas bonus is worth £10 and has been criticised in previous years for being an 'insult' to families, in light of rising bills and inflation

Economics

4 w. ago DWP start date for 'bank account monitoring' and new Eligibility Verification

The Government announced earlier this year it would implement the "biggest fraud crackdown in a generation" to reduce the amount of money being lost in the benefits system

Economics

last month DWP start date for new Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to stop benefit fraud

The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how people on benefits spend their money.

Economics