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flag UK seeks to let DWP access bank data to verify benefits eligibility, reduce fraud, with oversight.

flag The UK government is advancing legislation that would allow the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to access bank data to verify eligibility for Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Pension Credit. flag The bill, now under review in the House of Lords, would require banks to share financial information to detect fraud or errors, such as account balances exceeding the £16,000 capital limit. flag While the DWP won’t have direct account access, it could directly deduct debts if other recovery methods fail. flag The changes aim to reduce benefit fraud and overpayments, with safeguards including oversight by the Information Commissioner’s Office and Parliament. flag The final version depends on the Lords’ review.

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