DWP machine learning saves £4.4M in fraud detection

DWP Machine Learning Saves £4.4M in Fraud Detection

The UK government's Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has saved £4.4 million over three years by using machine learning to tackle fraud, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

However, the public spending watchdog found the department's ability to expand this work is limited by fragmented IT systems and poor cross-government data standards.

DWP should build on its existing use of data analytics to explore how these emerging technologies may help to detect and prevent fraud and error, said report director Laura Brackwell.

The NAO said the DWP's IT systems are not fully integrated, preventing staff from accessing complete claimant information.

Author's summary: DWP saves £4.4M using machine learning.

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The Register The Register — 2025-10-27

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