10:59, Fri, May 15, 2026 Updated: 11:00, Fri, May 15, 2026 The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released new figures revealing that billions of pounds were ...

The DWP said: "Anyone no longer in receipt of benefit, who owes money to DWP and receives the new letter should act now. The application of these powers can be avoided entirely by getting in touch ...

New laws will allow the DWP to request financial information from banks to check benefit claims, with limits on what can be shared and how the powers are used.

The DWP has confirmed it will continue using artificial intelligence to help identify potentially fraudulent Universal Credit Advance claims.

What happens if the DWP decides I have too much money in my account? "Where there are further inquiries or investigations, DWP will lead this, as it does now. "A human will always ...

Older women in the UK may be owed State Pension back payments following historical DWP errors linked to Home Responsibilities ...

The DWP say they are 'clawing back cash' and 'cracking down on fraud' ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has explained when neighbours could become involved in a benefits fraud investigation.

The number of people prosecuted for benefit fraud has plummeted by more than 90 per cent ...

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a crackdown on Universal Credit, with benefit recipients facing scrutiny ...

The DWP will look at a sample of claims to check for fraud, claimant error and official error across the welfare system during the 2026/27 financial year.

New bank account check powers from the Department for Work and Pensions are coming in October. DWP claimants have been warned over enhanced new powers for officials working for the benefits department ...