DWP to target state pensioner bank accounts under tough rules from October

NewsCost Of LivingDWPThe crackdown will apply to three benefits13:15, 02 Aug 2026DWP officials will be able to check details and make direct withdrawals from bank accounts belonging to state pensioners.‌It's part of controversial new 'spy' powers aimed at stopping benefit fraud and recovering debt.‌Banks will be forced to share information with the Government department.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppOne group this will apply to is low-income over-65s claiming Pension Credit.‌Officials will even be able to take money out of bank accounts directly.This will happen where there is suspicion of fraud or wrongful payments.Ministers have urged anyone in benefit debt to make contact wit