DWP to launch bank account checks on people who don't even claim benefits
The DWP has been handed new powers to crackdown on benefit fraud, including the ability to search people's homes and access ...
DWP handed new 'direct deduction' powers with people on benefits warned
The Department for Work and Pensions has been granted new direct deduction powers, allowing it to take money directly from ...
DWP warned struggling pensioners cutting down on food and baths after benefits change
Pensioners are having to cut down on hot meals, skip showers or baths and turn down their heating this winter. This is in ...
DWP confirms rules you must follow before you go on holiday
If you're heading off on holiday this summer, you may need to let the Department for Work and Pensions know first. There are a number of regulations you need to adhere to ...
DWP warned disability benefits update may treat vulnerable claimants 'unfairly'
To remedy this, it requested assurances from Government on how to safeguard vulnerable and protected Brits from the machine learning threat. The PAC cautioned: “Disability benefits claimants receive ...
Ministers plan crackdown on long-term sick on benefits in bid to cut £65billion bill and get them back to work
Hundreds of thousands of benefit claimants could lose up to £5,000 a year under plans being drawn up by Liz Kendall, the Work and Pensions Secretary.
DWP's AI use ‘could treat disability benefits claimants unfairly', report warns
The PAC expressed its disbelief at the service provided to disability benefits claimants by the DWP, stating: "Disability ...
DWP target Universal Credit and disability benefits in ‘radical reforms’
Liz Kendall singled out Universal Credit and disability benefits as part of her recent statement over “unavoidable” higher ...
DWP issues urgent update over when key benefit will be cut
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging benefit recipients to heed a crucial letter and to get in their application. As the transition from legacy benefits to Universal Credit reaches its ...
Long-term sick could face cuts of £5k a year in benefits crackdown
Recipients of long-term sickness benefits could lose up to £5,000 a year and be forced to look for work under plans by ...
DWP update on Winter Fuel Payments for state pensioners as Tories hit out at 'punishing' Chancellor
The DWP has broken its silence over the Winter Fuel Payment shake-up that took place last year. It comes as the Chancellor is ...