A DWP computer system that automatically allows landlords to grab money from the benefits of their tenants has been ruled "unlawful". The court ruling follows a challenge by a tenant who was ...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has outlined the types of bank account activities involving benefit recipients that will be scrutinised. Initially, only accounts showing consistent ...

Thousands of UK drivers could lose their licences overnight thanks to new legislation from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Fraud, Error, and Debt Bill, introduced to Parliament ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant update regarding its efforts to tackle benefit fraud. Under new powers granted by the Labour government, the DWP will be able ...

A DWP computer system that automatically gives landlords access to snatch funds from their tenants' benefits has been deemed "unlawful" by a court. A tenant, infuriated after discovering the ...

A DWP computer system that automatically deducts payments from tenants' benefits for landlords has been deemed "unlawful" by the courts. The judgement came after a tenant, shocked to discover £ ...

Universal Credit and Pension Credit serve as vital financial support for many in the UK, but the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a warning that claimants could face reductions of ...

New rules to be enacted this year warn people on benefits that the DWP could take money directly from their bank accounts. The Government has announced a new law to crack down on benefits ...

This lump sum can be substantial, and the DWP may offer to pay it in instalments, which could be beneficial for those who struggle with money management. However, the choice between a lump sum or ...

The initiative originates from a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cash pool, which will provide aid over the coming two months. In contrast to its previous approach, the DWP has ceased ...

Those receiving a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) have been informed about changes they don't need to report to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) while on the benefit. PIP can be ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has indicated that the UK Government sees a "strong case to change the system of health and disability benefits across Great Britain" to better assist ...