DWP investigators could seize phones and raid homes under benefit fraud crackdown
Under a proposed law, officials would be able to request court approval to enter premises and take possession of items ...
DWP introduce new benefit fraud crackdown measures including 'rigorous checks'
Fraud and error in the welfare system costs the taxpayer around £10 billion each year- here's what the Government is doing to ...
One DWP benefit set for bank account checks 'from the outset' in fraud crackdown
Back account checks could help to see if claimants have breached capital income rules or if they have been abroad for longer ...
The Western Telegraph1h
DWP Universal Credit £50 fine warning for benefit claimants
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit ...
Daily Express4d
DWP officials to get powers to raid property and seize these devices
New powers will allow DWP fraud investigators to raid benefit claimants' properties and seize electronic devices. MPs and other experts are scrutinising legislation going through Parliament ...
The Northern Echo on MSN9d
DWP warned over 'intrusive' powers to tackle benefit fraud
Under Labour’s new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill the DWP could be given extensive powers to cut down on benefit fraud.
Nottinghamshire Live on MSN1d
What DWP bank account check powers mean for millions claiming benefits
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...