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Astitchintime Mon 15-Dec-25 09:57:49

Is anyone else having problems in getting access to HMRC, DWP etc via the Government Gateway please?

The message pops up that I last accessed in October 2025, BUT I’ve never used it previously!

I’ve tried setting up an account from scratch with driving licence and passport verification which was all accepted but getting in and using it is impossible.

Calendargirl Mon 15-Dec-25 11:22:03

I used it only the other day, no problem.

Seems odd if it says you used it in October, but you say you didn’t.

No one else has been looking at your account have they, family say?

NotSpaghetti Mon 15-Dec-25 11:32:41

I find it very very difficult.
No idea why!
Every time I use it!

Lathyrus3 Mon 15-Dec-25 11:35:26

At what point is it failing to access?

It is a multi step procedure, numbers and passwords and phone verification and then a repeat of the numbers which drives me potty but it does work usually l

Astitchintime Mon 15-Dec-25 12:30:28

I followed all the right steps this morning only to be told that I cannot access today and that my last access was in October……..that wasn’t me!

Lathyrus3 Mon 15-Dec-25 13:16:35

Need to phone them pretty urgently????

Astitchintime Mon 15-Dec-25 13:19:01

Lathyrus3

Need to phone them pretty urgently????

I’ve just done that………only to be cut off mid call!

NotAGran55 Mon 15-Dec-25 13:32:31

I’ve been on our business one this morning with no problems as usual, and just tested my personal one after reading this thread and no problem there either.
12 digit number, followed by password, then access code sent the phone, and straight in both times with different information.

Greta8 Mon 15-Dec-25 13:34:54

I've also used it recently no problem, number, password and then phone verification. I also would persevere contacting them if it wasn't you that accessed it in October. Could just be a slip up their end of course, but concerning nevertheless.

petra Mon 15-Dec-25 13:51:34

I’m not at all surprised that anyone is having problems with both these departments.
My partner received his tax demand. The DWD had given not only the wrong pension payment but our interest from investments to HMRC.
This took 4 lengthy phone calls to sort out. 🤬

Astitchintime Mon 15-Dec-25 14:29:52

I’ve lodged a formal complaint as there’s proof that there has been a fraudulent attempt a few weeks ago to access my records…….when I wasn’t even in the country.