DWP ministers have outlined how much money they can directly take from a person's bank account under new powers. New laws going through Parliament aimed at curbing fraud and wrongful payments will ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that claimants will be forewarned before deductions of up to 40% could be taken from their bank accounts. DWP Minister Andrew Western has ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shed light on its ability to obtain funds from claimants' bank accounts following a letter about overpayments. A family member of a deceased state ...

From April 7, the earnings limit for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit will be rising, meaning claimants will be able to earn more money each week and still be eligible for payments.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released an update explaining how new bank account checks will target claimants of three specific benefits. A fresh Eligibility Verification Measure ...

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) ministers have confirmed how much the organisation can seize when taking funds directly from people's bank accounts. This is under new powers to tackle fraud ...

The government has announced a series of new measures to tackle fraud. In January, as part of new legislation the DWP announced the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation. Benefit cheats could be ...

HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of who qualifies for free bus pass ahead of an upcoming DWP rule change. Disabled or elderly people could be entitled to free bus travel, depending on their age and ...