Fraudsters and debtors face tough consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts as the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error, and Recovery) Act receives Royal Assent today.

New powers to investigate fraud, identify benefit overpayments and recover debts expected to save £1.5 billion by 2030, as part of wider action to save £14.6 billion by 2031.

Measures restore fairness in the social security system and show Government on the side of hardworking taxpayers.

The Public Authorities (Fraud Error and Recovery) Act gives the Department for Work and Pensions extra powers to catch fraudsters, prevent overpayment and protect taxpayer’s money.

As a result, DWP are now set to save the taxpayer £1.5 billion by 2029/2030 by being given now access to new data, modern tools and more powers

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