Senior officials face criticism after review found systemic failings plunged hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt ...

The DWP has confirmed that Carer's Allowance will rise from April 2026, alongside an increase to the weekly earnings limit.

Some unpaid carers have been asked to pay carer's allowance back. The government has been urged to stop bringing "unforgivable" legal action against unpaid carers embroiled in its carer's allowance ...

The Carer’s Allowance threshold will increase to allow claimants to work 16 hours a week. This will allow nearly 1.4 million carers to earn more whilst still being entitled to the allowance. Rachel ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the carers allowance increase in her budget speech. (PA Images via Getty Images) More than 1 million unpaid carers will be able to earn £45 per week before losing ...

Outstanding debt from Carer's Allowance overpayments rose to more than £250m last year, according to the government's spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) said the figure had increased ...

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced people on Carer’s Allowance will see payments rise from £83.30 to ...

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