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Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System
19 May 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the challenge of reducing fraud in the UK's welfare system.
Action Requested
The minister announces a £613m investment over three years for additional counter-fraud staff, enhanced data analytics, and new investigative powers. A Fraud Prevention Advisory Group will be established to collaborate with external experts on innovative anti-fraud measures.
Key Facts
- Investment of £613m over the next three years.
- Funding 1,400 more frontline counter-fraud professionals.
- Creation of a new 2,000-strong team dedicated to reviewing Universal Credit claims.
- Enhanced data analytics package for preventing and detecting fraud.
- Estimate to stop £2.1bn in losses from fraud and error over three years.
- New Fraud Prevention Advisory Group established.
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