https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/pafer/Recent content in pafer on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 05:26:32 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-introduces-1000-threshold-to-protect-benefit-claimants-amidst-new-fraud-crackdown/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:26:32 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/dwp-introduces-1000-threshold-to-protect-benefit-claimants-amidst-new-fraud-crackdown/The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a significant update to its debt enforcement policies, introducing a £1,000 minimum threshold before driving licences can be suspended from benefits claimants accused of fraud. This measure forms part of a sweeping crackdown aimed at recovering debts and tackling fraudulent benefit claims. Under the new powers granted by the Labour-led government through the PAFER Act, the DWP can now revoke driving licences, a tool previously unavailable when pursuing individuals who no longer claim benefits or are employed under Pay As You Earn (PAYE) schemes.