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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Albert Toth

Martin Lewis’ charity says DWP is ‘more aggressive than banks’ in clawing back debt

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is carrying out “aggressive and rapid” debt collection practices which are more severe than most banks, a charity founded by Martin Lewis has claimed.

The Money and Mental Health (MMH) Policy Institute says that the way the DWP treats people who are overpaid benefits is “harsh”, and risks putting vulnerable claimants at risk.

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