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DWP could monitor bank account or social media activity in new fraud crackdown

Last year, the DWP launched a new £613 million plan to stop an estimated £4 billion being lost in fraud and error over the next five years.

Glasgow Live

DWP could monitor your bank and social media as part of efforts to stop fraud

More than 20 million people are claiming State Pension or benefits from the DWP to help with the cost of living

Nottingham Post

DWP benefit claimants could have bank accounts and social media monitored in fraud crackdown

Here we have explained what happens during a DWP investigation and the most common types of evidence of fraud

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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to anyone earning less than £60k to do 10 minute check

£19 billion worth of benefits go unclaimed each year

Liverpool Echo

DWP May cost of living and benefit payment dates confirmed

Support schemes have been extended to help those in need

Nottingham Post

Martin Lewis says everyone earning less than £60,000 should do simple 10-minute check

The Money Saving Expert says there are billions of pounds worth of benefits that are going unclaimed every year - check to see which ones you may be eligible for.

Daily Record

MSE Martin Lewis says people earning less than £60,000 could receive benefits - with millions unclaimed

He's urged people to make a check

Nottingham Post

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DWP could monitor your bank account or social media activity this summer in new fraud crackdown

DWP is working 'vigorously pursuing fraudsters' using the full range of its powers.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges anyone on £60,000 or less to act quickly

The Money Saving Expert is urging people who make £60,000 per year or less to do a 10-minute check to see if they're entitled to extra money from the Government

Manchester Evening News

Five benefits you may be missing out on despite being eligible - check if you can get extra cash

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis says many people have not come forward because they might not know they are entitled to extra money

Chronicle Live

Martin Lewis urges everyone earning less than £60,000 to do quick 10-minute check

Around £19billion worth of benefits are going unclaimed every year and contrary to popular belief even people earning as much as £60,000 are entitled to some of them

Daily Mirror

New inquiry into cost of living payments set to determine if financial support fair for everyone

You can submit your views on the UK Government's support package to the Work and Pensions Committee until May 12.

Daily Record

Millions of people urged to claim benefits as new report finds £19bn left unclaimed each year

A think tank warned eligible households are missing out on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and broadband social tariffs.

Daily Record

DWP: May's cost of living and benefit payment dates confirmed

With three bank holidays in May, payment dates have changed for some

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Chronicle Live

Benefits claimants can get up to £812 from DWP to spread the cost of household essentials

Loan has to be paid back within two years and payments are taken from your regular benefits before you get them

Liverpool Echo

People on Universal Credit still waiting for pay increase one month after rates were raised

People on UC won't see the benefit increase take effect until later in May or June

Chronicle Live

Call for DWP to end 'limbo and stress' for disabled benefits claimants

MPs' report says PIP assessment system is still letting people down and claimants should be paid if they are kept waiting too long

Nottingham Post

DWP rules as Universal Credit claimants say their payments have not increased

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a 10.1% boost in his Autumn Statemen

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DWP rules explained as Universal Credit claimants say their payments have not increased yet

New rates for almost all state benefits came into effect in April but people on Universal Credit say they have yet to see any change in their payments

Daily Record

Managed migration to Universal Credit for people on Tax Credits to take place in all regions from September

Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit is set to be replaced by Universal Credit by the end of 2024.

Nottingham Post

DWP warns Universal Credit claimants to act over expected rent increases

Many are expecting rent increases as we head into the new financial year

Chronicle Live

DWP benefits crackdown sees Universal Credit payments slashed by up to £1000 a month

A new report has revealed that over 100,000 households are affected by the benefits cap, with anti-poverty charities making fresh calls for it to be scrapped

Belfast Live

Concern as NI legacy benefit claimants to be moved to Universal Credit

Claimants are concerned about falling into rent arrears, debt and having the IT skills and access to use the Universal Credit System

Daily Record

DWP estimates thousands more people will qualify for next means-tested cost of living payment worth £300

More than 8.1 million households are expected to receive the second means-tested cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Top up benefits with cash saved from scrapping free school meals

Record View says it's a better choice to top up benefits like Universal Credit or the Scottish Child Payment, which go to people who are on low incomes.

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