32 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

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

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

6 d. ago DWP warned over new powers to spy on ‘everybody’s bank accounts’

‘It is not just benefits claimants who will be targeted,’ MPs told

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 My petty gripe: why can’t I boot my freeloading kids off Netflix when I finally have time to watch?

In my few stolen moments of recreational screen time, I need a big red button that automatically restores primacy to me, the bill payerNetflix could solve this problem if it would just give me a big red button to nuke my kids. Like, not actually nuke them. But, yeah, blow those freeloading teenagers off Netflix whenever I choose.Such a beautiful, all-powerful button should only be on the app of the primary account holder – you know, the person who pays the monthly bill. In my case, moi. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago DWP alert as 'spying powers' will allow officials to view all UK bank accounts

A privacy expert urged for the new powers to be scrapped

Politics

7 d. ago DWP could start 'spying' on your bank accounts under new powers

The Department of Works and Pensions' crackdown is designed to target fraudsters, but some experts are warning that it could lead to privacy breaches for innocent people.

Economics

1 week ago Notorious gangland trafficker caught with £16k in online betting account jailed

Fergus Smith was snared with more than £16k in his Paddy Power account.

Events