DWP new bank account checks branded 'sledgehammer' that could 'punish' claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions could soon be granted new powers to look at the financial transactions of those claiming ...
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DWP told to stop forcibly taking cash from benefit claimants to pay for its own mistakes
A total of 686,756 people were accused of universal credit overpayment debts due to DWP mistakes in 2023/2024.
DWP warned new bank account checks are 'sledgehammer to crack tiniest nut'
Disability Rights UK's Mikey Erhardt, policy officer at the organisation, has led the criticism of the crackdown from the DWP ...
DWP 'sledgehammer' bank account policy warning for disabled people
Critics of new proposed powers for the DWP warned that it could disproportionately affect those claiming disability benefits ...
DWP explains how bank checks will target those on Pension Credit
The DWP has spoken about how new powers to request bank account information will help prevent Pension Credit fraud. New ...
Pension Credit DWP bank account checks as some cases to be 'flagged'
Mr Western added that the bank checks would also help reveal if claimants had spent more time abroad than their benefit ...
DWP explains how bank checks will work as account statements to be handed over
The Department for Work and Pensions will be able to request bank account information from people, as new powers are being brought in to tackle fraud in the benefits system ...
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DWP issue important update on bank account checks for Universal Credit and Pension Credit
One is the issue of capital fraud, where there is a relatively easy indicator." Pension Credit is designed to supplement income, offering up to £218.15 per week for single claimants and reaching £332.