DWP's 'blanket' crackdown could debank benefit claimants
New DWP powers allow bank account checks on Universal Credit claimants. MPs warn of 'mass fishing' operations and threats to civil liberties. Read the full analysis.
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Budget Crackdown on DWP Benefit Fraud Announced
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a DWP fraud crackdown aiming to save £1.2bn. The Targeted Case Review scheme will investigate Universal Credit claims. Read the full details.
Carer Threatened with Prison in DWP Scandal
Unpaid carer Vivienne Groom faces jail for Carer's Allowance overpayment. Read her heartbreaking story and the urgent call for DWP reform.
Carer loses home after ticking wrong DWP box
A 64-year-old carer was convicted of fraud and lost his home after a simple form error. Discover the systemic failures behind the Carer's Allowance scandal.
DWP to seize bank statements in benefit crackdown
New DWP powers will allow seizure of three months' bank statements to combat benefit fraud. Learn how this crackdown affects claimants and the safeguards in place.
DWP crackdown targets two benefits as claims soar
The DWP launches a benefits crackdown targeting Universal Credit and ESA, as figures reveal 5 million people have no work requirement. Read the full analysis.
DWP begins Universal Credit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves greenlights a DWP crackdown on Universal Credit fraud, aiming to save £1.2bn. Claimants are told to gather financial evidence to avoid penalties.
DWP confirms £10 Christmas Bonus for 2025
Fact-checkers confirm the DWP Christmas Bonus remains £10 for 2025, debunking false social media claims of a £200 increase. Learn the facts and how to verify benefit information.
DWP payment delays costing claimants their jobs
Severe DWP payment delays for the Access to Work scheme are causing disabled benefit claimants to lose their jobs. Read the full investigation and expert warnings.
Reeves pledges £1.2bn benefit fraud crackdown
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce £1.2bn savings from benefit fraud crackdown and scrap two-child limit in Autumn Budget. Read the full details.
DWP 'Zero Tolerance' Benefit Fraud Crackdown Begins
The DWP is launching a major new 'zero tolerance' crackdown on benefit fraud, starting in 48 hours. This coincides with the controversial £3bn lifting of the two-child benefit cap. Discover the full story.
Woman charged with Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. She is due in court in December. Read the latest on this case and new ticket resale laws.
HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
DWP Christmas Benefit Payment Dates Change
DWP announces early benefit payments for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Find out what to do if your payment is late and how to resolve disputes.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
No Christmas Bonus for Universal Credit Claimants
Millions on Universal Credit will not receive the £10 DWP Christmas Bonus. However, all UC claimants will get the £150 Warm Home Discount this year for the first time.
DWP expands bank account checks for benefits
The DWP is introducing new powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud, starting with Pension Credit, ESA, and Universal Credit. Experts warn of privacy concerns.
DWP bank checks risk 'wrongly flagging' claimants
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Benefits fraudsters jailed in £86k DWP crackdown
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
DWP's new fraud powers exempt state pension
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
HMRC told to act on flawed Child Benefit suspensions
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
DWP saves £4.4m with AI fraud detection
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
UK investment scams surge 55% amid crypto fraud wave
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
13 Heart Conditions for £187 Weekly DWP PIP
The DWP has revealed 13 cardiovascular conditions making people eligible for PIP of up to £187.45 a week. Check if you qualify for this essential financial support.
Two charged in Solihull elderly kidnapping fraud
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
DWP: 24 million warned innocent mistakes are fraud
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
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