8 h. ago Government defeated as Lords demand tougher crackdown on benefit fraud

Peers supported by 200 votes to 194, majority six, a Conservative amendment to the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.

Politics

42 h. 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

5 d. ago DWP confirms over 5,000 investigators tackling tax and benefit fraud

DWP is reviewing sample claims of State Pension, PIP and four other benefits for fraud or errors before April.

Economics

6 d. ago New DWP PIP crackdown rules coming into force as 'fraud and error' on the rise

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will be bringing in new measures to clamp down on benefit fraud and welfare fraud under its new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill

Politics

7 d. ago Child Benefit cuts loom for thousands as UK ramps up fraud checks

The move is expected to save taxpayers £350 million over the next five years

Politics

8 d. 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

2 w. ago DWP’s new fraud powers explained as claimants warned what to expect

The government is cracking down on benefit fraud by providing the Department for Work and Pensions with new investigatory powers

Events

2 w. 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

3 w. 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 More than 400,000 PIP claimants may be missing out on full benefit payments

The DWP has published its latest Fraud and Error in the Benefit System report, which shows the number of people who are under-claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Events

3 w. ago DWP must be informed of 20 changes in your circumstances or you risk losing benefits

Failing to notify the DWP about these changes could be considered benefit fraud

Events

3 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