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Welfare Debt Crackdown Set to Begin | Leeds News
Starting October, the government’s launching its biggest welfare debt crackdown in a generation—targeting Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA claimants who owe over £1,000. The DWP gets new powers to chase unpaid debts, including the rare option to suspend driving licenses as a last resort—but only if courts confirm the person can afford to pay. This isn’t about punishing everyone; it’s about stopping deliberate evasion and protecting public funds without automatic penalties. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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