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UK expands benefit fraud checks by accessing claimants' bank data via new bill.
The UK's Department for Work and Pensions is expanding its ability to access claimants' bank account data to verify eligibility for benefits, starting with Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Pension Credit.
A new bill under review would allow the DWP to request financial records from banks to combat fraud, with potential future expansion to other benefits.
While the initial scope is limited, experts note the possibility of broader application.
The move aims to strengthen the welfare system’s integrity, though privacy concerns remain.
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El Reino Unido amplía los controles de fraude de beneficios accediendo a los datos bancarios de los solicitantes a través de un nuevo proyecto de ley.