People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits could see award reviewed for fraud or error from April
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dailyrecord.co.ukDepartment for Work and Pensions (DWP) figures indicate that fraud and error in the benefit system is falling after the UK Government restated its determination to drive levels down further and protect taxpayers’ money.
The latest national statistics show that in the 2022/23 financial year, fraud and error rates fell to 3.6 per cent (£8.3 billion) from 4.0 per cent (£8.7 billion).
More than 20 million people across Great Britain are claiming State Pension or at least one benefit from the DWP to help with the additional costs of day-to-day living.
But the UK Government has been clear it will crackdown on those exploiting the benefits system as they are 'stealing from those who most need help'.
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