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DWP gains power to seize money from bank accounts under new rules

New regulations allow the Department for Work and Pensions to directly access funds in individuals' bank accounts.

Oct 21, 2026, 8:25 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (World Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) now has the authority to seize money directly from individuals' bank accounts under recently implemented rules, according to keighleynews.co.uk.

This change means that the DWP can recover debts or overpayments by accessing funds held in bank accounts without prior consent or court orders, as reported by the Somerset County Gazette.

The new regulations are designed to improve the efficiency of debt recovery processes for the DWP, potentially impacting individuals who owe money to the department.

Both sources highlight that this measure represents a significant shift in the DWP's enforcement capabilities, allowing for quicker recoupment of funds.

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