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Department outsources complex fraud cases; NATIS recovered £8.6 million in 2023-24
Conclusion
The Department explained that it also outsources the most complex cases to a provider, to follow up on the most extreme and serious cases of fraud. These cases are complex and detailed, and take a while to appear as a recovery.47 The Department’s Annual Report and Accounts states that its external partner, NATIS, recovered £8.6 million from the BBLS in 2023–24.48
Government Response
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Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
34th Report - Department for Business and Trade Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24
25 Jun 2025
HC 818
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.2 yr
Report published
25 Jun 2025