DWP Granted Authority to Suspend Driving Licences of Over-65s in Benefit Fraud Crackdown Sunday, May 17, 2026 dwp pensioncredit benefitfraud drivinglicence suspension universalcredit esa debtrecovery fraudprevention government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been granted sweeping new powers that could see the driving licences of state pensioners temporarily suspended. These tough new rules form part of a controversial crackdown … Read More
Certain Households Exempt from DWP’s Bank Account Checks Identified Monday, January 26, 2026 dwp benefits fraud legislation bankaccounts universalcredit pensioncredit statepension eligibilityverification debtrecovery New legislation has granted the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) enhanced authority to examine the bank accounts of certain benefit claimants in an effort to reduce fraud. Under this law, banks are obliged to share … Read More
DWP to Monitor Bank Balances as Part of New Benefit Fraud Crackdown Saturday, January 24, 2026 dwp benefits fraud universalcredit bankaccounts eligibility debtrecovery verification payments government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is implementing new measures to monitor bank accounts as part of a strengthened effort to combat benefit fraud. Under these measures, banks and financial institutions will be … Read More
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