DWP's new bank check powers raise wrongful suspension fears
Security experts warn new DWP powers to check benefit claimants' bank accounts could lead to legitimate payments being wrongly suspended. Read the full details and expert analysis.
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DWP Bank Account Checks for Benefits Start 2026
The DWP gains powers to check bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA, Pension Credit, and PIP claimants from 2026 to tackle fraud. Learn what it means for you.
DWP can now take money from bank accounts for fraud
The DWP's new anti-fraud powers are now law, allowing officials to deduct cash directly from bank accounts and check eligibility for millions of claimants. Learn what this means for you.
HMRC £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Parents spend 76% of income on bills
A mother of three welcomes the two-child benefit cap scrap, revealing the financial strain of parenting as new data shows families are cutting back on essentials.
Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown, Tax Rises Loom
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown to raise £1.2bn in Budget. Scrapping two-child cap and potential tax increases revealed. Full analysis of economic measures.
DWP gets new powers to check bank accounts for fraud
New legislation grants DWP investigators powers to directly recover funds from bank accounts and check account data for benefit fraud. Learn what this means for claimants.
Reeves' Budget: Fraud Crackdown and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares benefit fraud crackdown and potential tax rises in upcoming Budget. Get the latest on the £1.2bn plan and its impact.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit in Wednesday's Budget, a move experts say will help lift children out of poverty. Discover Labour's anti-poverty strategy.
DWP's new fraud powers: Bank checks explained
The DWP reveals how its sweeping new anti-fraud powers will work, including bank account checks and contacting family members during investigations.
HMRC wrongly strips child benefit from thousands
HMRC faces scrutiny after using faulty Home Office data to wrongly remove child benefit from nearly 4,000 parents. Treasury committee demands answers over 'costly error'.
23,500 families lose child benefit in data error
Thousands of UK families had child benefit suspended due to flawed Home Office travel data. An MP demands an urgent inquiry into the anti-fraud crackdown failures. Read the full story.
DWP cracks down on Universal Credit fraud with new powers
The Department for Work and Pensions unveils tough new measures to combat Universal Credit fraud, with enhanced powers to recover overpayments directly from benefits.
DWP April Payment Changes: Universal Credit Update
Millions of Britons receiving DWP benefits including Universal Credit are set for significant payment changes this April. Discover how the new tax year adjustments will affect your household budget.
DWP Payment Dates Change for May Bank Holiday
Millions of benefit claimants face payment date changes as DWP adjusts schedule for Early May Bank Holiday. Find out when you'll receive your money and how to prepare.
Rachel Reeves apologises for housing benefit claim error
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has formally apologised after the Mirror uncovered she received housing benefit while owning a property, sparking political controversy ahead of the general election.
Mother loses child benefit after booking flight but not flying
A British mother has lost thousands in child benefit payments after DWP officials ruled she emigrated to Norway - despite never boarding her booked flight. The controversial case exposes gaps in welfare rules.
DWP announces major PIP assessment shake-up
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals significant changes to Personal Independence Payment assessments as in-person reviews resume alongside new claimant protections.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap essential to cut poverty
New research reveals partial reforms to the controversial two-child benefit limit won't significantly reduce poverty, with experts calling for complete abolition to protect vulnerable families.
Benefit 2025 Advent Calendar: Ultimate Beauty Review
Get the inside scoop on Benefit Cosmetics' spectacular 2025 advent calendar. Discover if this beauty countdown to Christmas delivers value worth queuing for.
HMRC's child benefit crackdown targets travel fraud
UK tax authorities implement strict new measures to combat child benefit fraud, requiring families to prove children live with them when travelling overseas. Learn how this affects British parents.
Child Benefit Increase: New Rates and Dates Revealed
Millions of UK families will see their Child Benefit payments increase from April 2024. Discover the new rates, payment dates, and what it means for your household budget.
DWP Expands Bank Account Surveillance Powers
The DWP is dramatically expanding its powers to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a major crackdown on fraud. Here's how the new rules could affect you.
DWP data checks could change thousands' benefit payments
The Department for Work and Pensions has initiated new data checks that could affect thousands of benefit claimants' payments. Here's what you need to know.
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Major Welfare Reform
The controversial two-child benefit limit faces elimination as Labour commits to scrapping the DWP policy, promising financial relief for struggling families across the UK.
DWP's New Bank Account Surveillance Powers Explained
Exclusive: The DWP gains sweeping new authority to monitor bank accounts in real-time as part of a major benefits fraud prevention initiative, raising privacy concerns among campaigners.
Essential tyre checks to avoid MOT failure
Millions of drivers risk MOT failure due to overlooked tyre issues. Discover the quick checks that could save you time, money, and keep you safe on UK roads.
Free NHS Blood Pressure Checks Expand to Pharmacies
Millions of Brits can now get free blood pressure tests at their local pharmacy as NHS expands life-saving service to combat silent killer
Convicted paedophile worked in London school
Exclusive investigation reveals how a registered sex offender gained employment at a Westminster primary school, raising serious questions about child protection protocols and background check systems.
Major DWP payment changes begin today
Major changes to DWP benefit payments begin today, affecting millions of claimants across the UK. Here's how the new rules impact Universal Credit, PIP, and other essential payments.
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