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DWP outcry as disabled claimants ‘living in fear’ and turning to suicide
MPs have said a current benefit assessment policy is “fatally flawed”. …
Disabled PIP claimant could lose £300 a month as costs already ‘much higher’ than payments
Major changes to PIP eligibility rules are coming in …
Fury as DWP error leaves pensioner forced to pay back £38,000
More than 30 organisations have joined forces in a letter to the DWP, demanding it restrict recovering benefit overpayments caused by its own errors. …
DWP officials to get powers to raid property and seize these devices
New powers will also allow investigators to directly deduct amounts from people’s bank accounts …
DWP reveals how it will take cash from bank accounts with new powers
The new powers aim to tackle benefit fraud and recover public funds more easily. …
DWP explains two-step process before it will take money from your bank account
Investigators will be able to request bank statements as part of new powers …
DWP budget set to be slashed as hundreds of thousands face having benefits cuts
Ministers have voiced plans to put the benefits bill on a “more sustainable” course. …
DWP explains when it could take you to court and £300 civil penalties
Officials will be able to directly take amounts from people’s bank accounts under new powers …
Pensioners driven to despair by DWP red tape and up to 450 questions
The arduous process can take over four hours with professional help, and even longer for those struggling through it alone. …
DWP anti-fraud powers could lead to ‘mass surveillance of everyone’s bank account’
Investigators will be able to directly take funds from people’s accounts under new legislation …
