UKNoticeOfficial ✓June 23, 2026· GOV.UK
Driving bans for those who refuse to repay benefit debts as new DWP powers come into force
What happened
New powers came into force today, allowing the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ban individuals from driving. This applies to people who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money they owe to the DWP.
Why it matters
This policy gives the DWP a new enforcement tool to reclaim unpaid benefit debts. For individuals, refusing to repay these debts now carries the potential consequence of losing their driving privileges.
Who it affects
- ›People who owe money to the DWP.
- ›Individuals who have stopped receiving benefits.
- ›People who refuse to repay benefit debts.
Receipts
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