DWP crackdown could mean 10,000 'innocent people' have bank accounts monitored
06-05-2025 15:43 via chroniclelive.co.uk

DWP crackdown could mean 10,000 'innocent people' have bank accounts monitored

The DWP will be able to check the bank accounts of people suspected of benefit fraud under a new bill that has sparked concerns from MPs from all parties
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