DWP Launches Crackdown as Staff Fraud Costs £600,000 in Benefits Friday, July 17, 2026 dwp fraud benefits theft taxpayer welfare corruption disability pensions oversight The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that over £600,000 in benefits meant for unemployed individuals, disabled people, and pensioners was stolen by its own employees and contractors during 2025-26. Although … Read More
I'm on PIP from DWP – and I Support the New Strict Rules for Motability Scheme Claimants Monday, July 6, 2026 motability pip dwp disability reforms welfare taxpayer fairness independence mileage Recent changes to the Motability Scheme, introduced in July by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Motability Operations, have received support even from some of those directly benefiting from it. These reforms … Read More
HMRC Urges Millions of Self Assessment Taxpayers to Meet July 31 Payment Deadline Monday, June 29, 2026 hmrc selfassessment tax payments deadline taxpayer paymentplans budgeting app july31 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder that the deadline for the second Payments on Account for the 2025-2026 tax year is just one month away, falling on 31 July. Millions of Self Assessment taxpayers are being … Read More
Three DWP Benefits Most at Risk from Andy Burnham’s Welfare Crackdown if He Becomes Prime Minister Friday, June 26, 2026 dwp welfare fraud universalcredit pensioncredit esa crackdown andyburnham taxpayer benefits The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces a potential shake-up as Andy Burnham, the Labour MP for Makerfield and former Greater Manchester Mayor, signals a tough stance on welfare fraud if he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer … Read More
Five DWP Benefits Exempt from Proposed 'Ration Card' System to Remain as Cash Monday, June 1, 2026 benefits universalcredit dwp conservatives crippling disability policy restrictions rationcards taxpayer The Conservative Party has unveiled plans to replace cash payments of Universal Credit for criminals with a restricted bank card system, often referred to as “ration cards.” This initiative, inspired by the Aspen … Read More
DWP Accidentally Pays £850 Million in Benefits to Deceased Claimants Tuesday, April 7, 2026 dwp benefits overpayment deceased taxpayer welfare administration scandal recovery government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has mistakenly paid out an astonishing £850 million in benefits to around 2.6 million claimants after their deaths. This alarming error has highlighted serious administrative … Read More