People who repeatedly refuse to repay benefit debts could ultimately lose their driving licence under new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) powers that came into force on Thursday. The department has begun issuing warning letters to those affected.
The new powers, introduced under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025, also allow the DWP to recover money directly from bank accounts in some cases. Ministers said the measures target people who have the means to repay but deliberately refuse to do so.
