DWP Empowered to Access Bank Accounts and Recover Benefits Overpayments Following December Law Change Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dwp benefits fraud overpayments debtrecovery legislation government bankaccounts publicsector socialsecurity The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to gain the authority to access individuals’ bank accounts and recover overpaid benefit funds following a significant law change enacted in December. The newly granted powers … Read More
Birmingham Council Proposes Sale of Iconic Alpha Tower Amid Financial Crisis Tuesday, December 16, 2025 birmingham council alphatower propertysale financialcrisis listedbuilding assetdisposal localgovernment debtrecovery realestate Birmingham City Council, grappling with severe financial challenges, is moving forward with plans to sell Alpha Tower, one of the city’s most recognizable buildings. The decision forms part of a wider strategy to stabilize … Read More
Seven New DWP Powers Introduced to Strengthen Fraud Crackdown Thursday, December 4, 2025 dwp fraud benefits legislation privacy debtrecovery eligibility bankaccounts government disabilityrights The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been granted seven significant new powers under the recently enacted Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Debt) Bill, aimed at enhancing the fight against benefits fraud. This … Read More
DWP Launches Intensified Crackdown on Universal Credit Fraud Amid New Recovery Powers Tuesday, November 25, 2025 dwp universalcredit fraud debtrecovery enforcement legislation benefits penalties financialinstitutions welfare The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to implement a rigorous new crackdown on fraud among Universal Credit claimants. Under proposed reforms, the government aims to recover an additional £1.2 billion in … Read More