It's investing £900 million in an attempt to save £2.4 billion by 2024-5

He said: 'The area of crime that is increasing – 40 per cent of crime – is fraud'

Criminal gangs who commit benefit fraud were put on notice last night by work and pensions secretary Mel Stride.

In an exclusive interview with The Mail on Sunday, the Cabinet Minister warned that authorities will 'catch up' with those who cheat the public purse.

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