DWP fraud crackdown greenlit, targets three key benefits
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
The Co-operative Bank is giving customers a £175 Christmas bonus for switching accounts. The scheme also supports Centrepoint in providing beds for homeless young people this winter.
New anti-fraud legislation grants the DWP powers to directly deduct funds from bank accounts and check eligibility for Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA. Learn the conditions.
Nationwide Building Society has secured nearly half of all new student accounts this year, with over 80,000 openings. Its FlexStudent account and £9.8m food voucher offer are key drivers.
Nationwide Building Society is offering a £175 cash bonus for new customers who switch. Learn how to claim and boost your finances before the new year.
Santander launches a new current account switch incentive, offering up to £225 and a free Kids Pass. Learn how to claim the bonus before Christmas.
Sainsbury's Bank is closing all remaining customer accounts on Monday, completing its transfer to NatWest. Find out what this means for your banking.
Switch your bank account to Nationwide or NatWest and get a free £175 bonus. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to claim this limited-time cash incentive.
MPs warn new DWP powers to scan bank accounts could lead to 100,000 innocent benefit claimants being wrongly investigated. Learn how this affects civil liberties.
Santander urges customers to keep £100 in their accounts by 30 November 2025 for a chance to win £100,000 in a Christmas prize draw. Learn how to enter and stay safe from scams.
UK households are switching bank accounts for Nationwide's £175 bonus. Over 111,000 switches occurred in July alone, with more than a million in the past year. Find out how to claim.
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.
Get Nationwide's £175 switching bonus. Learn the key steps: use the Switch Service, move 2 Direct Debits, pay in £1,000 & make a card payment. Act now!
Savers are rushing to lock in high-interest accounts as Bank of England rate cuts loom. Discover the top-paying providers and why switching from major banks is crucial now.
Santander warns 74% of customers can't spot fake AI social media ads, risking bank account wipeouts. Learn the signs to protect yourself this Christmas.
Six major UK banks are offering up to £1,375 in free cash incentives for switching current accounts, even for those in their overdraft. Discover how to claim your bonus.
Five major UK banks are paying up to £200 to customers who switch accounts before Christmas. Discover how to claim this easy money boost during the festive season.
HSBC, Halifax and TSB customers urged to switch banks by November 27 for cash incentives up to £400. Act now to secure your banking bonus.
Nationwide, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander are paying up to £200 for current account switches. Learn how to secure this legal cash bonus in time for Christmas.
Barclays confirms eligibility for its £200 account switching bonus. Find out if you qualify and how to claim the payment before the November deadline.
Nationwide is offering £175 to new customers who switch. Act now to get the payment in time for Christmas. Find out the simple steps to claim your bonus.
Martin Lewis reveals how to claim up to £400 in free cash by switching banks this November. Discover seven banks offering incentives and how to maximise your earnings.
Martin Lewis urges action as Barclays' 'biggest ever' £400 switching bonus and Apple TV+ subscription ends November 27. Check eligibility now.
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.
Which? reveals TSB as the UK's worst high street bank with a 67% customer score. Virgin Money, Santander, and Halifax also rank poorly. Discover if it's time to switch banks.
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.
Barclays is offering customers up to £900 for switching current accounts and ISAs. Key deadlines are in late November. Learn how to claim your cash bonus now.
Switch to NatWest's Premier accounts for up to £120 in rewards and access a 4% interest savings account. Use their free switching service today!
NatWest launches a £120 switching bonus for new Premier account customers. Limited time offer from November 18, 2025 to January 6, 2026. Switch now to claim your reward!
Money expert Martin Lewis explains how UK households can claim up to £400 for free by switching bank accounts. Discover the best deals from Barclays and Santander to boost your finances.