Benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be able to require banks and other financial institutions to check accounts receiving certain benefit

How the DWP now checks bank accounts under new benefit rules

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

Initially, the checks will apply to claimants receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and employment support

DWP now checking bank accounts of those claiming pensions and benefits

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.

Universal Credit and other DWP benefits could increase after latest inflation figures

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) answers questions from a Press Association reporter

PIP review as thousands of young people claim DWP benefits for anxiety

The DWP says benefit fraud happens when someone deliberately provides incorrect information or fails to report a change in their circumstances in order to receive money.

The DWP says benefit fraud happens when someone deliberately provides incorrect information or fails to report a change in their circumstances in order to receive money.

How the DWP catches benefit cheats from Facebook posts to bank records

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up

Reform has set out plans to scrap PIP and the Universal Credit health element for working-age adults as part of a proposed £50bn welfare shake-up

Reform look to make major changes to DWP benefits PIP and Universal credit

The DWP has confirmed new Housing Benefit rules from October that will allow around 300,000 people in supported housing to keep more of what they earn.

The DWP has confirmed new Housing Benefit rules from October that will allow around 300,000 people in supported housing to keep more of what they earn.

DWP new rules mean thousands on Housing Benefit to keep more cash

Young allegedly claimed she was unfit to work when that was not true

Young allegedly claimed she was unfit to work when that was not true

Swindon woman facing 8 counts of fraud after ‘falsely claiming she was unfit to work'

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

The DWP Secretary Pat McFadden, updated the Work and Pensions Committee on the progress of the PIP review earlier this month, but thousands say Type 1 diabetes needs to be included as a matter of urgency

DWP issues response as thousands call for PIP rule changes

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to a member of staff during a visit to Sainsbury's as many struggle with their bills

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to a member of staff during a visit to Sainsbury's as many struggle with their bills

Universal Credit users being offered 100s of pounds back on bills as costs soar

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Warning issued as millions could face new DWP bank account monitoring checks

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

A benefit change designed to help people keep more of their earnings has been confirmed, with rollout set for 2026

DWP Housing Benefit major shake-up for claimants confirmed for 2026

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as benefit cuts come into force

DWP benefit cuts begin as thousands face £50-a-week loss

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

As the DWP launches a major PIP review, claimants are urged to come forward

DWP launches major PIP review and claimants need to come forward

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC says many parents are missing a £26-a-week Child benefit payment

HMRC Child Benefit alert to parents to check if you’re missing out

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

Free electric blankets and dehumidifiers being handed out to thousands

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden arrives for a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, London.

New DWP powers to check bank accounts limited to these three pensions and benefits

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September, the Office for National Statistics said.

DWP increasing Universal Credit 'step in the right direction'

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions of people will receive their essential financial support before the August bank holiday weekend, as the Government has confirmed that benefit payments will be brought forward to Friday 22 August

Millions in Wiltshire to receive DWP benefit payments ahead of August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions which will change this month due to the August bank holiday

Full list of the DWP benefits and pensions changes due this month

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

DWP benefits are increasing in April 2025 - how much will yours go up?

Every benefit and pension going up next week

There are a number of DWP benefits that could slash your broadband or mobile bill to £10

There are a number of DWP benefits that could slash your broadband or mobile bill to £10

DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall making a statement on welfare reform in the House of Commons

DWP disability benefit changes to Universal Credit, ESA and PIP confirmed

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Universal Credit, pension, Child Benefit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the Easter bank holidays next month.

Changes to DWP payments next month to hit Universal Credit and pensions

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child Benefit will increase for millions of families next month, April 2025

Child benefit increase next month - the exact new figures

New DWP Child Benefit rates from April 2025 confirmed after MP vote

New DWP Child Benefit rates from April 2025 confirmed after MP vote

DWP confirms Child Benefit weekly and monthly rates from April 2025

Drivers are being urged to check if they are exempt from car tax if they have certain conditions or receive benefits.

Drivers are being urged to check if they are exempt from car tax if they have certain conditions or receive benefits.

Drivers on these benefits and pensions could be exempt from car tax

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP issues warning to over risk of losing £434 a month in benefits

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

The DWP is advising Attendance Allowance claimants to report any changes as soon as possible

DWP warning to report changes or risk losing £434 a month in benefits

Child Benefit is to increase this year

Child Benefit is to increase this year

DWP Child Benefit increase for 2025 - new amount confirmed

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

Benefit payments will increase this year - here's how much

DWP benefits to increase this year - how much and when do they go up?

Statutory Maternity Pay will increase in 2025, but campaigners say the rates will still lead to severe hardship for many families

Statutory Maternity Pay will increase in 2025, but campaigners say the rates will still lead to severe hardship for many families

Statutory Maternity Pay rates to increase in 2025

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Announcement made on housing benefit payments in 2025

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more

The Department for Work and Pensions is hiring new staff to try and crack down on benefit fraud

The Department for Work and Pensions is hiring new staff to try and crack down on benefit fraud

Benefit claimants to be snooped on by 'covert surveillance officers'

Autistic man reveals he felt suicidal after trying to claim disability benefits

Autistic man reveals he felt suicidal after trying to claim disability benefits

Autistic man reveals he felt suicidal after trying to claim disability benefits

Over 100 families across Swindon saw their benefits cut last year.

Over 100 families across Swindon saw their benefits cut last year.

More than 100 Swindon families see benefits cut - despite not being expected to work

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

DWP update on missing cost of living payments as Martin Lewis shares concern

Governments across the world have been issued the warning amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Governments across the world have been issued the warning amid the worsening cost of living crisis

Benefits must rise in line with inflation or 'lives will be lost'

The benefit can add thousands of pounds onto state pensions

The benefit can add thousands of pounds onto state pensions

Martin Lewis highlights 'little known benefit' that can pay you thousands

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said anyone who had not received the cost-of-living payment could appeal

551,000 Universal Credit claimants to miss out on cost of living payment

A string of peers voiced their concerns in the Lords as Prime Minister Liz Truss faced mounting pressure to raise benefits in line with inflation

A string of peers voiced their concerns in the Lords as Prime Minister Liz Truss faced mounting pressure to raise benefits in line with inflation

Growing pressure on Liz Truss to boost benefit payments in line with inflation

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

The DWP said there is strong evidence that being in work improves mental health

DWP expand support service for jobseekers nationally

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When will £324 cost-of-living payment be made?

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

The Government paid the first £326 payment to Universal Credit claimants in July

When Universal Credit claimants & others will receive £324 cost-of-living boost

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

The plans to move people over to Universal Credit will affect people claiming six types of support

DWP reveals the five groups that will be worse off from Universal Credit changes

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) said the cash boost will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits

£150 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts today

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

These are the changes to Universal Credit happening before the end of the year

Major Universal Credit changes happening before Christmas

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

Christmas bonus for those on Universal Credit