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.
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UK and Norway join forces to track Russian submarines
The UK and Norway launch a new joint operation to monitor Russian submarine activity. Plus, new Epstein evidence emerges and DWP gains bank spying powers. Read the full briefing.
DWP Gains New Powers to Access Bank Accounts
The DWP has implemented controversial new powers to request bank details and deduct money directly from accounts to combat benefit fraud. Civil liberties groups warn of 'mass financial surveillance'. Read the full story.
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.
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Melbourne Police Get 6-Month Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police can randomly stop and search anyone in inner Melbourne until May 2026 without warrants, sparking racial profiling concerns from legal groups and Senator Lidia Thorpe.
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.
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.
DWP £25 Cold Weather Payment Warning Issued
Benefit recipients urged to check bank statements for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Find out if you qualify and how to spot the payment code. Don't miss out!
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.
2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
DWP's Universal Credit payment reduction powers exposed
Exclusive investigation uncovers the Department for Work and Pensions' controversial authority to reduce Universal Credit payments under specific circumstances, affecting thousands of claimants across the UK.
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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 urgent warning to state pensioners over payments
The Department for Work and Pensions alerts millions of state pension recipients about crucial payment deadlines and bank account requirements to avoid Christmas payment disruptions.
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.
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.
DWP demands nine years of bank statements from claimants
Exclusive: Millions of Universal Credit claimants face unprecedented financial scrutiny as DWP demands access to nearly a decade of banking history in new fraud prevention measures.
DWP's pension back payment errors affect thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals the Department for Work and Pensions underpaid thousands of state pensioners due to systemic errors, with some owed over £10,000 in back payments.
HMRC gains power to seize money from bank accounts
HM Revenue & Customs gains controversial authority to recover tax debts directly from personal bank accounts without court orders, raising privacy and fairness concerns across Britain.
HMRC can directly deduct from bank accounts for tax debts
UK tax authorities now have unprecedented powers to directly deduct money from bank accounts for unpaid taxes, raising serious concerns about financial privacy and error risks.
DWP granted new powers to access bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted unprecedented authority to monitor benefit claimants' bank accounts in a bid to combat fraud and save taxpayers £600 million annually.
DWP Account Raid: Banks Get New Seizure Powers
Exclusive: Major banking update gives institutions authority to freeze and remove money from accounts suspected of benefit fraud in sweeping DWP crackdown.
DWP's bank surveillance powers spark civil liberties alarm
Controversial new government legislation grants DWP unprecedented powers to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants, raising serious civil liberties concerns.
DWP gains power to monitor pensioners' bank accounts
The Department for Work and Pensions now has unprecedented authority to monitor state pension recipients' bank accounts for fraud. Discover how these new surveillance powers could affect millions of pensioners across the UK.
Universal Credit Payment Dates Change for Bank Holiday
Millions of Universal Credit claimants face payment changes this month as the Spring Bank Holiday disrupts the DWP schedule. Here's when you can expect your money.
Lloyds Group Shutters 53 More Bank Branches
Major banking group announces fresh wave of branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales as customers shift to digital banking, leaving communities concerned about access to cash.
DWP confirms early October 2025 payment dates
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms early payment dates for state pensions and benefits in October 2025 due to bank holiday disruption. Find out when you'll get your money.
DWP's New Fraud Powers: Bank Monitoring Explained
The Department for Work and Pensions gains sweeping new powers to monitor bank accounts in controversial anti-fraud measures. Here's what you need to know about the changes and their implications.
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