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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 statepension carers benefits ukgovernment pensionage unpaidcare genderimpact financialloss dwp carersallowance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Labour Party government have confirmed that the State Pension age will rise to 67 between 2026 and 2028. This change is set to cost UK households, particularly unpaid carers, an … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 carers dwp overpayments repayments carersallowance reassessment government support disability policy

Thousands of unpaid carers are facing repayment demands from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as part of an ongoing overhaul of Carer’s Allowance. Although tens of thousands of carers affected by confusing guidance … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 dwp carers carersallowance debtcancellation benefitreform labourgovernment saycereview overpayments financialsupport socialcare

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to cancel or reduce debts for thousands of unpaid carers following a comprehensive review, the Labour government has announced. This move addresses long-standing concerns over … Read More

Sunday, February 1, 2026 universalcredit benefitfraud carersallowance birmingham dwp fraud sentencing mentalhealth domesticabuse rehabilitation

Carla Hunt, a 38-year-old mother from Birmingham, was found guilty of fraudulently claiming over £13,000 in Universal Credit payments for children who were no longer living with her. Additionally, she was overpaid more than … Read More

Thursday, November 20, 2025 hmrc carersallowance statepension dwp retirement benefits taxcodes pensioncredit socialcare ukgovernment

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an important warning to retirees regarding the simultaneous claiming of the state pension and Carer’s Allowance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This alert came … Read More