DWP crackdown could see people banned from driving if welfare debts go unpaid

New fraud, error and debt bill will also allow money to be recovered direct from bank accounts of people fraudulently claiming benefits

People could be banned from driving if they repeatedly fail to repay money they owe under a new government crackdown on welfare fraud.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will also be able to recover money directly from the bank accounts of people fraudulently claiming benefits.