The DWP has confirmed the capital limits that will apply to benefits for 2025-2026 after the Government's new crackdown on benefit fraud was announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall ...

Bill will mean banks are required to continuously monitor claimants' account balances to see if they have exceeded thresholds ...

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to “stop repeating ...

A stark report from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that recent Cost of Living payments "didn't scratch the surface" in aiding benefit claimants with financial difficulties.

Households on DWP benefits could see significant reductions ... "You could be eligible if you're on a low income or claim benefits. Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%. You can apply if ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is moving towards the possibility ... as evidence against those committing fraud. The Bill alone is projected to save the Department an estimated £1 ...

The bill will allow the DWP to request bank statements to prove these debtors have sufficient funds to fairly repay what they owe. As part of new legislation set to be introduced in Parliament ...

Bill, which would put the measures into law, is due to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday and will help save the taxpayer £1.5 billion over the next five years, the DWP estimates.

This can include computers and smartphones. Additionally, the bill would allow the DWP to “recover money directly from bank accounts” of those who owe the department but refuse to pay.

This is part of the Labour Party government's Plan for Change, which is looking to better support people to enter and remain in work while tackling the welfare bill. The powers will allow the DWP ...

The Lords told Labour Party MP Liz Kendall the benefits bill is "financially unstable" and that “urgent ... READ MORE: Full list of DWP Universal Credit payments for 2025 as April increases confirmed ...