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DWP’s New Powers to Recover Benefits | Leeds News
The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions is launching a tougher crackdown on benefit debts, with new powers to seize bank accounts and even strip driving licenses in extreme cases — all without court approval. While aimed at stopping fraud and errors, experts warn this could unfairly target vulnerable people struggling with illness, mental health, or grief. The real test? Balancing recovery of public funds with compassion — and ensuring human judgment stops enforcement before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…
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