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The number of unpaid carers in the UK has been steadily rising alongside disability levels, prompting ministers to question whether the rates of Carer’s Allowance, as well as eligibility rules, will ...

Some people could see breaks in their benefit payment unless they take action.

Many measures announced in Budget 2026 are kicking in at various stages during this year but some you will need to actively claim ...

More than 6,700 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to change the rules for people claiming Carer’s Allowance who reach State Pension age. People cannot currently receive ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Chancellor has announced in his autumn statement that benefit payments will rise in 2023 by 10.1 per cent, including Carer’s ...