Tag: benefits
HMRC confirms 4 reasons why it can take money from people’s bank accounts
The department has resumed its practice of directly recovering unpaid taxes from individuals’ bank accounts. …
State pensioners urged ‘be on high alert’ over new energy payment scam
Fraudsters are using “increasingly sophisticated” tactics to con victims into handing over personal details. …
State pensioners claiming DWP benefit could boost income by £146 a month
State pensioners may be unaware they qualify for a higher payment rate. …
Poorest households hit hardest as damning new data shows income falls in real terms
Income inequality between the richest and the poorest has also widened. …
‘Best kept secret’ savings account offers 50% bonus rate
Many households aren’t aware that the “unbeatable” savings account exists, experts have said. …
DWP claim form guidance that could boost your income by £110 a week
One benefit is for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision …
‘I worked for the DWP – here are 3 things to do before making a PIP or disability claim’
A former DWP employee has shared some insider tips which could help those looking to make a new benefits claim for PIP or other disability benefits …
DWP sending officials to homes of anyone suspected of benefit fraud in crackdown
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a warning to anyone who is suspected of committing benefit fraud …
Signs you’re under investigation for DWP benefit fraud as ‘red flags’ revealed
Millions of pounds are lost to benefit fraudsters every year, but the Department for Work and Pensions is being given new powers to tackle the issue …
DWP reveals one benefit that will be exempt from bank account checks
The new powers have been introduced as part of a raft of measures Labour say will form the “biggest fraud crackdown in a generation.” …
