The UK government seeks to increase DWP powers through the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill to combat benefit fraud and save £1.6bn.

The UK government plans to enhance the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) powers to combat benefit fraud through the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill. This legislation will allow investigators to directly deduct funds from bank accounts and pay slips, aiming to save £1.6 billion over five years. It will also enable data access from various private companies. However, privacy advocates are concerned about potential overreach and the implications for individual rights.

October 19, 2024
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