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Anti-Fraud Law Clears Royal Assent, Expanding DWP Bank-Data Powers

Officials say the crackdown will focus on high-risk benefits while applying safeguards that stop the department seeing personal spending details.

DWP Bank-Check Bill Advances, With Possible Expansion and Direct Debt Deductions Under Scrutiny

DWP Bank-Data Powers Face Lords Report Stage, With Rollout Set for April 2026

DWP Bank-Data Checks to Begin in 2026 as Fraud Bill Nears Lords Report Stage

DWP Fraud Bill Set for 2026 Launch With Bank Checks and Tougher Penalties

UK to Roll Out Phased Welfare Fraud Measures in April 2026

Lords Debate Bill to Force Banks to Disclose Benefit Claimants’ Data

UK Sets 2026 Start for Public Authorities Fraud, Error and Recovery Bill