Councils give wrong Council Tax info to unpaid carers
Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert reveals 69 councils display incorrect eligibility criteria for Carer's Council Tax discount, potentially costing thousands. Check if you're affected.
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Carers Misled on Council Tax Discount by Councils
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers not to trust council websites after an investigation reveals widespread errors on eligibility for 25% council tax discounts. Check if you're owed money.
Councils Mislead Carers on £500 Tax Discount
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are being misled by incorrect council website info, potentially missing out on £500 yearly Council Tax discounts. Check your eligibility now.
Lewis: Council Tax Scandal Hits 5M Unpaid Carers
Martin Lewis warns unpaid carers are missing vital council tax discounts due to widespread errors on local authority websites. Check Carers UK for correct info.
1p benefit rule leaves carers owing DWP thousands
A 'cliff edge' rule for Carer's Allowance means earning just 1p over the limit forces full repayment. A new review reveals systemic DWP failures are causing crippling debts for vulnerable carers.
Major Review of DWP's £83 Carer's Allowance Overpayments
A major review finds 210,000 Carer's Allowance overpayments. The DWP will now reassess 185,000 cases. Discover the details and what it means for unpaid carers.
Staff swim mile for Carers in Hertfordshire charity
Two Carers in Hertfordshire staff members completed a sponsored swimathon, raising over £1,000 to support unpaid carers. The event was held at John Warner Sports Centre in Hoddesdon.
DWP under fire for 'misleading' Carer's Allowance claims
The DWP is facing criticism after a review found systemic failings in Carer's Allowance. Officials accused of downplaying the scale of the problem affecting thousands of families.
Carer's Allowance scandal sees DWP demand £1,500 repayments
Carers speak out after receiving brutal DWP letters demanding thousands in overpayments due to a 'cliff edge' earnings rule. Read the full story of the ongoing scandal.
Carers Forced to Repay DWP Thousands in Benefits Scandal
Thousands of UK carers face huge debts after DWP benefit overpayments. A 60-year-old woman caring for her family must repay £1,623. Read the shocking review findings.
Boost State Pension by £342 with Carer's Credit
Unpaid carers in the UK could increase their state pension by £342 annually via DWP's Carer's Credit. Check eligibility and claim now to secure your retirement.
200,000 Carers Reimbursed in DWP Overpayment Scandal
Nearly 200,000 carers facing draconian Carer's Allowance overpayment penalties of up to £20,000 will be reimbursed. Discover how the government is righting this wrong.
Boost Your UK State Pension by £342 a Year
UK households, especially unpaid carers, are urged to claim a little-known DWP benefit that could add £342 annually to their state pension. Check your eligibility now.
DWP penalises carers over eight-year-old errors
UK carers face DWP penalties for earnings mistakes made up to eight years ago. Damning review reveals systemic failures causing distress. Read the full investigation.
Carer Threatened with Prison in DWP Scandal
Unpaid carer Vivienne Groom faces jail for Carer's Allowance overpayment. Read her heartbreaking story and the urgent call for DWP reform.
DWP Carer's Allowance letters leave claimants scared
A damning report reveals unpaid carers are being pursued by the DWP for overpayments they didn't cause, causing severe distress and shame. Read the full investigation.
Carer loses £16k inheritance in DWP crackdown
Unpaid carer Vivienne Groom was threatened with prison before being forced to surrender her entire inheritance. Discover how 185,000 carers will now have cases reviewed.
DWP reviews 144k carer cases after systemic failures
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face debt and hardship due to DWP errors. Government launches review of Carer's Allowance overpayments dating back to 2015. Find out if you're affected.
DWP slammed over Carer's Allowance scandal letters
A damning report reveals the DWP's harsh treatment of unpaid carers, causing immense distress over overpayments. Discover the full story and the urgent need for reform.
DWP sends hundreds of carers for criminal prosecution
Exclusive: DWP refers 852 unpaid carers for criminal prosecution over honest mistakes in Carer's Allowance scandal. Read the shocking findings.
DWP Carer's Allowance scandal sparks major review
A damning report reveals systemic flaws in the DWP's handling of Carer's Allowance, leaving unpaid carers feeling 'criminalised'. Discover the findings and planned reforms.
185,000 Carer's Allowance payments under DWP review
The DWP is reviewing Carer's Allowance overpayments for 185,000 unpaid carers, with debts potentially being written off. Discover the latest on this major policy shift.
DWP announces mass Carer's Allowance reassessments
The DWP will reassess hundreds of thousands of Carer's Allowance cases after a review uncovered government failures, with claimants facing huge overpayment demands.
Carers Face Prison in DWP Allowance Scandal
Unpaid carers face prosecution and huge debts due to DWP failures in the Carer's Allowance scandal. A damning review reveals systemic issues, with victims demanding justice.
Petition demands £800 weekly Carer's Allowance from DWP
A Parliamentary petition calls for Carer's Allowance to rise to £800 weekly, highlighting the £83.30 current rate for 35+ hours of care. Read the full story and learn how this could impact UK carers.
New Partnership Supports Kent Foster Care & Youth Sport
Diagrama Fostering partners with Borough Green Junior Football Club to tackle the foster carer shortage in Kent. Discover how sport creates community support.
DWP urged to change Carer's Allowance for pensioners
A major rule change could allow state pensioners to receive full Carer's Allowance. A petition demanding the reform has been launched. Discover the potential impact.
Carer's Allowance Under Review Amid £251m Scandal
Labour confirms Carer's Allowance is under review as over 144,000 carers face £251m in overpayment debts. Discover the impact and calls for reform.
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