# The Public Sector Fraud and Error (Recovery) Regulations 2026, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations—
“the Act” means the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025;
“business account” means an account that is provided for purposes relating to a trade, business or profession;
“earnings” has the meaning given in regulation 17;
“personal account” means an account, other than a business account, held by one or more individuals;
“pre-deduction notice” means a notice under section 21(1) of the Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/668/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/public-sector-fraud-and-error-recovery-regulations-2026/regulation-2
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