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Fraud, Error and Debt Bill brought forward to tackle social security fraud New laws will give DWP more powers to catch fraudsters faster and prevent claimants from getting into debt sooner Bill to include measures to protect vulnerable claimants and ensure support goes to those who need it most The Bill is expected to save £1.6 billion … Continue reading Social Security fraud crackdown
Department for Work and Pensions announces it has saved £1.3 billion from fraud and error Government updates plan to further crack down on benefit cheats, including creating new legal powers and hiring more staff Changes expected to save the taxpayer £9 billion by 2027/2028, and follows Prime Minister’s sweeping welfare reform package last month The Government reveals that it has saved the taxpayer … Continue reading DWP plan to catch benefit cheats
A group who stole over £50 million of taxpayers’ money has been brought to justice in the largest ever benefit fraud case in England and Wales. Five people who stole £53.9 million through fabricated benefit claims have been brought to justice in England and Wales’ largest benefit fraud case Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) … Continue reading Fraudsters behind benefits scam brought to justice