New law to combat fraud and error in public services. Gives Cabinet Office and DWP stronger powers to investigate, recover money, and enforce penalties. Affects benefit claimants, public sector employees, and banks.
A Bill to make provision about the prevention of fraud against public authorities and the making of erroneous payments by public authorities; about the recovery of money paid by public authorities as a result of fraud or error; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Liz Kendall, Baroness Sherlock
Introduced: 2025-01-22
Royal Assent: 2025-12-02