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DWP to revoke driving licences over benefits debt for 2 years from October - 56 day rule

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The Mirror24 mins ago

The DWP has confirmed people will start having their driving licences cancelled under new anti-fraud measures

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Birmingham Live31 mins ago

DWP not allowed to strip 4 groups of benefits claimants' driving licences despite crackdown

The DWP can strip licences from people who it suspects are benefits cheats

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Chronicle Live14 hrs ago

DWP to revoke driving licences for 2 years - rules give 3 exceptions

From October the harsh new sanctions will be used - including taking money direct from people's bank accounts as part of anti-fraud push

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Wales Online21 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

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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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