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Driving License Threats for Benefit Debt | Leeds News
Starting this October, the Department for Work and Pensions is rolling out new powers to tackle welfare debt—arming them to seize driving licenses from benefit claimants who owe over $1,000 and refuse to pay. Targeting those with the means but not the willingness to repay, especially around Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA, the move aims to recover billions while protecting taxpayer funds. But it’s not automatic: courts will weigh whether driving is essential for work or caregiving. Pay off your debt or set up a plan, and you might get your license back—even free. Ignore demands? You…
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