41 h. ago DWP confirms start date for 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

3 d. ago DWP to 'spy' on pensioners' bank accounts as it cracks down on benefit fraud

The DWP is set to roll out a new policy that will see the bank accounts of thousands of low-income pensioners scrutinised in a bid to crack down on benefit overpayments

Economics

9 d. ago DWP announces major change for Universal Credit and how it verifies claims

Once you have submitted your Universal Credit claim, you need to verify your identity to get your first Universal Credit payment. This helps link the right person to the right claim and reduces the chance of benefit fraud

Politics

1 week ago DWP 'to check pensioners' bank accounts' in new crackdown on benefit fraud

The DWP has confirmed that it will use new powers to check the bank accounts of state pensioners on Pension Credit and two other benefits in a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud

Economics

1 week ago DWP urges 370,000 people to check State Pension as they may be owed thousands

The DWP has been working to rectify historical State Pension errors and has now urged hundreds of thousands of people to check their entitlements as they may be owed thousands

Politics

2 w. ago DWP confirms three benefits targeted by new bank checks clampdown first

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated the public regarding the crackdown on benefit fraud after the Government announced the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Economics

2 w. ago DWP confirms three benefits will be first to face new bank checks crackdown

Three types of benefits will be targeted in specific measures to clamp down on benefit fraud outlined by the Department for Work and Pensions in Government guidance

Economics

3 w. ago DWP confirms start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle 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

4 w. ago DWP State Pension: How to check if you're affected as age set to rise

The State Pension age is set to rise between 2026 and 2028, with a further rise phased in between 2044 and 2046

Politics

4 w. ago DWP letter that could mean you face a £5,000 fine or benefits cuts

The DWP, as well as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), will begin an investigation into benefit fraud if they believe a claimant is deliberately committing it - the government department could also issue a letter to the claimant

Economics

4 w. ago Check your future State Pension online to see how much DWP will pay you in retirement

Make sure you know how much money you are due in retirement before reaching 66 or 67.

Economics