New DWP benefit fraud measures include driving bans and bank account monitoring
Published
Banks will be required to flag where there is an indication of a possible breach of eligibility rules for means-tested benefits.
Full ArticlePublished
Banks will be required to flag where there is an indication of a possible breach of eligibility rules for means-tested benefits.
Full ArticleDriving bans for benefit cheats will only be implemented in extreme cases to target people refusing to pay money back.
The new Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill has brought in measures to be tough on criminals and fairer to taxpayers.