“Government Plans Weekly Bank Account Checks for Benefits Fraud Prevention”

Benefits claimants could face weekly bank account data checks to prevent fraud, saving £500 million in five years. Banks will run these checks, triggering red flags for fraud risk. Quotation by Nigel Holland.

• Weekly bank account data checks proposed for benefits claimants.
• Aim to reduce fraudulent benefit claims.
• Banks to identify red flags like savings over £16,000.
• Minister emphasizes fairness for taxpayers.
• Concerns over personal rights and privacy.