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 £ ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has detailed the savings limit that could result in officials taking money directly from claimants' bank accounts. Those with savings of £16,000 or more ...

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 ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has detailed specific bank account actions involving individuals receiving benefits that will come under surveillance in a proposed clampdown on benefit ...

New DWP powers that will enable officials to take money directly from the accounts of benefit claimants suspected of fraud could leave people struggling to make ends meet. Legislation is coming in ...

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 issued a new update over "people who could be at work". It comes as Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said: "Millions of people have been left ...