Burnham's DWP 'will take money from your bank account' as new powers launch in days
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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Burnham's DWP 'will take money from your bank account' as new powers launch in days
From October, the DWP will use powers under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025 to recover benefit debts directly from bank accounts of people refusing to repay, without needing a court order.
