DWP cancelling driving licences of benefit claimants from October under tough rule

MotoringMotoring NewsDVLAThe department has issued a two-month warning08:03, 02 Aug 2026The DVLA will begin cancelling driving licences in October under tough new rules.‌It's part of a tough crackdown targeting benefit claimants.‌DWP officials will also have powers to spy on bank accounts and make direct withdrawals.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey new bank account rules for households with £10,000 savingsGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppAnd they will also be able to take away driving licences, another tool the department will have up its sleeve to try to make people pay back what they owe.‌The crackdown will aim to tackle benefit fraud and debt which costs the nation astronomical sums every year.The powers will be focused on Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allo