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HMRC pauses child benefit crackdown after data error

A significant HMRC data error has resulted in 23,500 families being wrongly targeted in child benefit investigations, forcing the tax authority to pause its compliance campaign amid widespread concern.

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.

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.

HMRC Can Now Raid Bank Accounts for Unpaid Tax

HMRC gains controversial new authority to directly recover unpaid tax debts from millions of bank accounts without court orders, raising serious concerns about financial safeguards and taxpayer rights.

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.

Instagram post triggers £5,000 HMRC tax investigation

A UK tradesman's innocent Instagram post about his new van led to a shocking £5,000 tax investigation. Discover how HMRC is monitoring social media and how to protect yourself from unexpected tax bills.

DWP confirms date for major benefits system changes

The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed when it will begin transferring millions of claimants to new accounts in a major benefits system overhaul that could affect how you receive payments.

Phillipson pressures Labour leaders to scrap benefit cap

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson intensifies pressure on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves to scrap the controversial two-child benefit limit entirely, exposing internal Labour divisions over welfare reform.

DWP intensifies PIP fraud prevention measures

The Department for Work and Pensions intensifies its fight against Personal Independence Payment fraud with enhanced verification and investigation protocols to protect taxpayer funds.

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