People on three benefits face bank account checks under new powers

DWP to gain powers to access bank data of state pensioner benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to gain sweeping new powers to scrutinise the bank accounts of benefit claimants under proposed legislation.The Eligibility Verification Bill forms a central part of the Government’s efforts to reduce fraud and errors across the welfare system.Under the plans, those receiving Pension Credit, Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance could have their financial information examined wher…

People on three benefits face bank account checks under new powers

The DWP is cracking down on fraud and hopes the new powers will help to save millions of pounds as it makes efforts to reduce fraud and error in the welfare system

DWP state pensioners on three benefits face bank account checks

The DWP is bringing in new powers to comb through bank accounts of Pension Credit, Universal Credit and ESA claimants as part of a benefit fraud and error crackdown