Crime14d
Warning as DWP bank account checks could cause 'unnecessary intrusion'
New measures that will allow Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP) officials to view details of benefit claimants' bank accounts could lead to "collateral intrusion" into people's private ...
Los Angeles Times15d
LAFD did not alert DWP to more than 1,000 fire hydrants needing repair
Inside the DWP, the KCBS report was met with surprise and alarm. The DWP relies on the LAFD to conduct annual inspections of the city’s roughly 66,000 fire hydrants. In August, the DWP had ...
gazetteherald.co.uk16d
DWP slammed for spending millions fighting benefit claims
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been slammed for reportedly spending millions fighting disability benefit appeals last year. More than £50m was used by the DWP on staff costs in an ...
Nottingham Post17d
DWP issues major update for anyone who claims Universal Credit and rents
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has alerted those who claim Universal Credit and pay rent to an important update. The DWP has revealed plans to review the contentious practice allowing ...
Plymouth Herald17d
DWP issues major benefits update as letters will now be sent
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says it has now processed a record number of claims, with a record117,800 applications being awarded.The department has also boosted the numbers applying ...
The Sun18d
DWP to scrap ‘unfair’ benefit scheme that left thousands of renters short of cash
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) will scrap an "unfair" benefit scheme that left thousands of renters short of cash. Ministers have confirmed a computer programme that automatically ...
Crime18d
DWP 'Payment Exception' rule explained as people receive up to £100
There’s a number of documents people need to send to the DWP when trying to apply for benefits, including your banking details. However, if you’re eligible for support but don’t have a bank ...
Manchester Evening News26d
DWP PIP payments worth up to £737.20 per month for people with these common health conditions
Recent data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveals that over 3.6 million individuals across Great Britain were recipients of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) as of the end of ...
Daily Express26d
DWP says 57,000 Brits could be owed up to £5,000 - check if you're eligible
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that 57,000 benefit claimants could receive payouts of up to £5,000. Earlier this month, the DWP settled a High Court challenge law firm ...
Teesside Gazette26d
DWP update on new powers to check claimant bank accounts in fraud bill
The DWP has issued an update on new legislative powers coming in that will allow officials to request details of claimants' bank statements in cases of suspected benefit fraud. Investigators will ...
The Big Issue27d
Warning after DWP reveals how it uses AI to make decisions on benefits
Campaigners have warned of the risks of “bias” after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) revealed how it is using AI in the benefits system, explaining automation could “unfairly penalise ...