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UK cracks down on benefit fraud, aiming to save £14.6B by 2031 after a care worker falsely claimed £85K.
The UK's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reaffirmed its fight against benefit fraud after a care worker admitted claiming £85,000 by hiding she lived with her partner.
The DWP said fraud harms those in need and highlighted it saved £25 billion last year, with fraud and error rates expected to drop to 2.8% by 2028/29.
It launched a major fraud crackdown aiming to save £14.6 billion by 2031 using new powers under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act, which could deliver £2.1 billion in benefits.
The DWP focuses on investigations and prosecutions, while courts handle sentencing.
Overpayments are recovered with repayment plans adjusted to avoid hardship, and claimants can seek help via GOV.UK.
The public is urged to report suspected fraud online, by phone, or mail.
El Reino Unido toma medidas enérgicas contra el fraude de prestaciones, con el objetivo de ahorrar 14.600 millones de libras esterlinas para 2031, después de que una trabajadora de cuidados reclamara falsamente 85.000 libras esterlinas.