# Andrew Western

Type: Person

Source: HR & Workforce Intelligence Brief — https://gethrbrief.com/entity/andrew-western
Canonical HTML page: https://gethrbrief.com/entity/andrew-western

## Timeline

- **2026-10**: Enforcement of new powers begins — The DWP will begin implementing the last resort measures on a progressive basis, initially targeting the most severe cases.
- **2026-06-29**: DWP announces new last resort debt recovery powers — The Department for Work and Pensions reveals plans to recover benefit debts from bank accounts and seek driving licence disqualifications starting in October 2026, with a Code of Practice released.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### DWP's Last Resort Powers for 3 Benefits: What HR Must Know by October
2026-08-04 22:36:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The DWP's new 'last resort' powers, effective from October 2026, allow bank account seizures and driving licence revocations for outstanding Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA debts. For HR professionals, this raises urgent concerns about employee financial wellbeing, potential absences, and compliance obligations for roles that require driving.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/dwp-last-resort-powers-hr-impact

---
This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://gethrbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.