3 d. ago DWP could be given increased powers to investigate fraud amid crackdown

Benefit claimants suspected of making fraudulent claims could face new DWP investigatory powers next year

Events

3 d. ago New ‘clampdown’ on Child Benefit fraud to help UK Government save £350 million

A new specialist team is expected to stop over £350 million in Child Benefit fraud and error over the next five years.

Economics

8 d. ago DWP to investigate anyone suspected of benefit fraud in crackdown

The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to anyone who is suspected of committing benefit fraud - and it could see you visited at home

Events

3 w. ago DWP clarifies rules on contacting neighbours during benefit fraud probes

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has raised concerns that DWP fraud investigators might use neighbours to investigate benefit fraud cases, with DWP now giving their response

Politics

4 w. ago DWP update on rules over contacting neighbours in benefit fraud probes

The DWP has explained whether it would contact a neighbours of a benefit fraud suspect - and it's also clarified whether neighbours would be asked to conduct video surveillance on a suspect

Politics

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