Protecting Your Property Deeds: What Happens If Your Property Is Sold Fraudulently?
Learn how to protect property deeds, report stolen documents, challenge a fraudulent property sale and understand your legal rights in England and Wales.
The Dangers of Whistleblowing: Know Your Rights Under the Law
An in-depth guide to whistleblowing laws in the UK, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, legal protections for whistleblowers, risks of speaking out, evidence needed, and the realities of challenging powerful organisations.
DWP to Begin Bank Account Checks from 2026
There is no denying that fraud prevention is necessary, but the measures must be proportionate. Instead of casting suspicion on millions, campaigners suggest more targeted investigations, robust safeguards, independent oversight, and legal protections to prevent another scandal. If history teaches us anything, it is that unchecked government surveillance combined with flawed technology can devastate lives.
Renata’s Guide On Self Care (Part 2): How To Protect Yourself From Phone Scammers
Phone scams have become a sophisticated threat targeting individuals of all ages. From fake bank calls to impersonations of government bodies like HMRC or the DWP, scammers use fear, urgency, and clever manipulation tactics to trick people into handing over sensitive information or money. Recognising the red flags and knowing how to protect yourself is the first step toward staying safe.
Can You Trust the DWP When Their Own Staff Steal?
Recent revelations have highlighted disturbing cases of DWP staff committing benefit fraud, stealing funds meant for people living in poverty, with disabilities, or nearing the end of their lives. These are not just administrative errors; these are deliberate criminal acts carried out by individuals who know the system inside and out.
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill
The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill’s provisions, as currently proposed, represent a significant shift in the balance between combating fraud and protecting individual rights. While addressing fraudulent claims and recovering funds are legitimate goals, the government must ensure that these measures do not infringe on legal protections or human dignity.
The Legal Implications of Government Surveillance
Recent revelations have sparked concern among disabled campaigners and privacy advocates alike regarding the UK government’s alleged powers to surveil benefit claimants’ bank accounts.