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DWP confirms start date for Eligibility Verification and ‘monitoring’ bank accounts to tackle benefit fraud
The Eligibility Verification Measure will not give DWP direct access to bank accounts or enable investigators to see how ...
Millions of state pensioners told open new bank account before £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Millions of state pensioners are being warned to open a new bank account before the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance is paid out.
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DWP to check bank accounts with £6,000 in benefits crackdown
The DWP has confirmed it will be able to target people who have more than £6,000 in savings if they are on certain benefits in order to cut their benefit payments - as they'll no longer be ...
DWP to carry out new checks on Universal Credit claimants with more than £6,000 in bank account
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could soon be allowed to check benefit claimants' bank accounts and reduce the ...
DWP confirms the amount in bank accounts that could set off checks
The Department for Work and Pensions said it would start clawing back the benefit from anyone with between £6,000 and £16,000 ...
BBC expert says two groups 'have to apply' for £300 DWP winter fuel payment
The £300 payments will automatically be made in November and December this year - though some people may have to check their ...
Millions of Universal Credit claimants to get DWP pay rise in their bank account this month
The Department for Work and Pensions increased Universal Credit benefit rates in April this year but many claimants will ...
DWP measures to stop people fraudulently claiming monthly PIP of up to £749
The DWP pays benefits to nearly 24 million people across Great Britain, including 3.7m on PIP. The latest DWP report shows ...