DWP plans driving bans for benefit cheats under new anti-fraud bill
DWP plans driving bans for benefit cheats under new anti-fraud bill

DWP plans driving bans for benefit cheats under new anti-fraud bill

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The UK government is set to introduce the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which aims to combat welfare fraud by allowing benefit cheats to be banned from driving if they fail to repay debts to taxpayers. Under this legislation, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will have the authority to recover funds directly from the bank accounts of fraudsters and can suspend their driving licenses for up to two years if they owe more than £1,000 and ignore repayment requests. The government estimates that these measures could save taxpayers £1.5 billion over the next five years. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall emphasized the need for stricter consequences for those who defraud the system, while assuring that new safeguards will be implemented to ensure that the powers are used responsibly. The bill is expected to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday, marking what has been described as the biggest fraud crackdown in a generation. Overall, the initiative reflects a broader effort to increase accountability and eliminate waste within the welfare system.

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