Data, Trust and Accountability: Tackling Fraud in the UK Public Sector
Beyond the financial hit, 96% say FWE has damaged public trust, making fraud prevention a top priority. The report reveals that while AI and generative AI are already boosting productivity in tackling FWE, adoption in the UK lags behind global peers. Case studies show how AI can accelerate identity checks, improve taxpayer compliance, and free up staff for complex tasks. But technology alone isn’t enough. Stronger collaboration, better data foundations, and trustworthy governance are essential. The report distils its findings into five principles and a five-step AI lifecycle - a roadmap for turning innovation into real impact.
Report Snap Shot
- The scale of the FWE challenge in the UK, and the issues most likely to increase in the coming years
- Its impact on budgets and public trust
- The outlook for data, AI and GenAI innovation
- Practical, data-driven strategies for combatting fraud