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DWP can't revoke driving licences of two groups of benefits claimants despite new powers

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DWP can't revoke driving licences of two groups of benefits claimants despite new powers
Birmingham Live
Birmingham Live50 mins ago
DWP can't revoke driving licences of two groups of benefits claimants despite new powers
DWP and Labour Party government are trying to clampdown on fraud and error.
Wales Online
Wales Online4 hrs ago
DWP to revoke driving licences of benefit fraudsters from October 2026
The DWP has announced it will revoke the driving licences of benefit fraudsters who owe at least £1,000, as part of a major welfare debt recovery crackdown coming into force in October 2026
Daily Record
Daily Record5 hrs ago
DWP bank monitoring powers and what they mean for pensioners or benefit claimants
New laws will allow the DWP to request financial information from banks to check benefit claims, with limits on what can be shared and how the powers are used.
Daily Star
Daily Star🏁 first to report3 days ago
DWP to revoke driving licences of certain groups for two years from October 2026
The DWP is set to strip certain individuals of their driving licences for up to two years under a major new crackdown on welfare debt rolling out from October 2026
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