Policy paper

Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System

This sets out our plan to address the challenge of fraud, to stay ahead of evolving threats, and to reduce the levels of fraud and error in the welfare system.

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Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System

Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System (web version)

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Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System (large print PDF)

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Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System (print-ready PDF)

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Ymladd Twyll yn y System Les: Cyfieithiad y Rhagair Gweinidogol a’r Crynodeb Gweithredol (Welsh) (web version)

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Details

This plan sets out how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is investing £613 million over the next 3 years in our frontline counter-fraud professionals and in enhanced data analytics. When parliamentary time allows, the department will bring forward new powers to investigate potential fraud and punish fraudsters. To make sure the department stays ahead of the fraudsters, it will bring together the full force of government and the expertise of the private sector.

Published 19 May 2022
Last updated 26 May 2022 + show all updates
  1. Added a Welsh language version of the Ministerial Foreword and Executive Summary.

  2. First published.