Britons who refuse to pay benefits debts risk losing driving licence under tough new rules
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Britons could have their driving licence removed and slapped with a hefty fine under sweeping new powers aimed at tackling fraud.The measures, introduced under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, represent the most significant crackdown on welfare debt in a generation.
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From today, the Department for Work and Pensions is dispatching letters to thousands of people with outstanding debts, instructing them to make contact and arrange payment or face serious consequences.
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The legislation targets former benefit claimants who have ceased receiving payments but continue to owe money to the DWP.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Previously, the department had limited means to pursue such individuals, particularly those no longer in PAYE employment.Under the new legislation, the DWP has gained the authority to recover funds directly from a debtor's bank account without requiring a court order.
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