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Transition of services from NATIS to the Insolvency service
15 May 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the transition of casework from NATIS to the Insolvency Service following a decision not to renew NATIS's contract.
Action Requested
The Department for Business and Trade has decided that the Insolvency Service will take over the remaining casework due to its strong track record in handling financial support scheme abuse allegations. The transition will be managed smoothly, with NATIS’s contract continuing on a rolling monthly basis until all cases are transferred or concluded.
Key Facts
- A contract was entered into in 2020 between the Department for Business and Trade and Thurrock Council’s National Investigation Service (NATIS) to investigate Bounce Back Loan fraud.
- The Insolvency Service has a proven track record in handling complex fraud and financial misconduct investigations since 2020/21.
- Some NATIS staff may move to the Insolvency Service to maintain continuity and minimise disruption.
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