Central government, Fraud, Welfare

Benefit fraud doubles thanks to Covid-19, reports DWP

By:

Calum Rutter

14 May 21

The Covid-19 pandemic led to the highest-ever level of fraud and error in benefit payments, according to official estimates.

Calum Rutter

Deputy editor
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