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

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced people on Carer’s Allowance will see payments rise from £83.30 to £86.45 per week over the 2026/27 financial year. Secretary of State for Work ...

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to increase Carer’s Allowance from £83.30 per week to “at least £800”. The benefit, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is ...

Outstanding Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt has risen to more than £250 million, up by £100 million on six years ago, according to a new report. The public spending watchdog said the number of ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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