Alert as DWP Powers to Check Millions of Claimants' Bank Accounts C...
By Roy Barkhane
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Alert as DWP Powers to Check Millions of Claimants' Bank Accounts C... is drawing attention now. Here’s what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch — pulled from birminghammail.co.uk and other verified sources.
The new powers will allow the DWP to request banking information of those who claim Universal Credit, ESA (Employment and Support Allowance) and Pension Credit.
Alert as DWP powers to check millions of claimants' bank accounts coming in to force in days.
Zooming out, the new details shift the near-term calculus for people directly involved and for anyone tracking the bigger picture.
Key Takeaways
- Alert as DWP powers to check millions of claimants' bank accounts coming in to force in days.
What’s Next
- Follow-up: Alert as DWP powers to check millions of claimants' bank accounts coming in to force in days.
Quick Facts
- Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 20, 2025 01:20 PM EDT
- Source mix: birminghammail.co.uk
