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DWP Targets Welfare Cheats with License Threats | Sheffield News
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Starting October, the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions is cracking down hard on welfare fraud—with new powers to strip away driver’s licenses and directly seize bank accounts from those who owe over $1,000 and refuse to pay. Under the new Public Authorities Act, courts can now legally disqualify drivers if they’ve ignored demands, but only if they had the means to pay. If driving is essential for work or caregiving, you can appeal—but failure to pay could lead to multiple disqualification orders totaling over two years behind the wheel. The goal? Close loopholes, recover billions, and make sure cheaters face real consequences.
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