1 hour ago DWP 'proactive data checks' alert as bank account powers come in

Investigators will check the eligibility for people on three benefits

Economics

28 h. ago State pensioners awaiting triple lock boost could claim extra £4,000 from DWP

A finance expert urged state pensioners to check over their finances

Economics

41 h. ago DWP fraud bank account checks alert for people on three benefits

The DWP could also be able to directly take funds from people's bank accounts

Economics

5 d. ago DWP officials to be given power to view claimants' bank details under new law

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be given new powers to view the bank accounts of benefit claimants, under a bill making its way through Parliament

Politics

5 d. ago DWP reveals date it will start looking at bank accounts and who will be affected

The Department for Work and Pensions may soon be able to look into your bank account if new proposals come into force, but not everyone is happy about the new Bill

Economics

5 d. 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

7 d. 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

7 d. ago Labour bank spying bill will bring ‘unprecedented surveillance,’ charities warn

Exclusive: Government warned new counter-fraud powers risk ‘recreating Horizon-scale scandal’

Events

7 d. 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

9 d. ago Exact date DWP will start checking bank accounts and who will be targeted

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to start checking bank accounts from April next year in a bid to combat benefit fraud - here's everything you need to know

Economics

9 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

2 w. ago DWP confirms when bank account checks will start as three benefits 'targeted'

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the start date for new eligibility verification and bank account checks which will be rolled out from April 2026

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago DWP will be able to snoop on pensioner bank accounts in new benefits crackdown

The new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill will give the Government power to recover money straight from bank accounts of those who have committed benefit fraud

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

4 w. 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