The DWP has clarified why it has chosen three particular benefits to be the subject of sweeping bank account checks as part of a new fraud bill. New powers in the ...

The DWP says it won't have direct access to the bank accounts of millions on means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and Employment and Support Allowance. Instead ...

READ MORE: State pensioners will get extra £100 winter fuel payment if born before this year The DWP will also have the authority to directly take funds from a culprit's bank account. Also in the ...

It includes provisions that would allow the DWP to recover funds directly from the bank accounts of those found guilty of fraud. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Additionally, the Bill would ...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to gain enhanced powers to recover funds directly from the bank accounts of fraudsters. It follows a development in the House of Commons this week.