The Big Issue1d
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 PIP claimants could be more than £1,400 better off each year
Come April, PIP will undergo changes with a 1.7% increase in line with other DWP benefits. At present, the minimum amount ...
The Mirror12d
DWP fraud checks to be used 'extensively' by other group even in 'low value cases'
Anti-fraud officials have said they hope to "extensively" use new powers coming in which will enable to investigators to ...
DWP explains two-step process before it will take money from your bank account
If officials determine there is money owed, there is a second step before they proceed to deduct the amount. The minister ...
DWP says when it will take cash from bank accounts under new powers
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has set out the precise criteria for using new powers to seize funds directly from ...
DWP fraud bank checks to have wider scope targeting 'low value cases' for this amount
The new law will include a Eligibility Verification Measure, which would enable the DWP to require banks and other financial ...