DWP boss blames carers for £300m allowance scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
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HMRC warns Christmas side hustle sellers on tax
HMRC issues a festive warning to individuals selling goods online this Christmas. Learn about the £1,000 trading allowance and how to avoid a tax bill.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reduces the cash ISA allowance to boost investment. Discover why tax-free savings remain vital and how to navigate the new rules before the 2027 deadline.
Calls for Stronger Action on Baby Formula Affordability
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
Martin Lewis: 'Perverse' ISA limit cut to £12,000
Money expert Martin Lewis reacts to the 2027 cash ISA limit cut to £12,000, securing a key win for over-65s. Discover the full Budget impact on your savings.
Carer cancels benefits over immigration rule changes
A Ghanaian carer cancels all benefits including her autistic daughter's disability allowance amid fears new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Read her story.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 from 2027
HMRC reveals new rules to stop savers bypassing the reduced £12,000 Cash ISA limit from April 2027. Includes plans for a simpler first-time buyer ISA.
State Pension Tax Exemption Creates Two-Tier System
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms state pension-only recipients won't pay tax this parliament, but experts warn of fairness issues for other retirees. Learn the implications.
Theatre crisis: New plays decline despite audience demand
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces Backlash Over Tax and Welfare
Rachel Reeves' debut budget as Chancellor triggers fierce debate with personal tax allowance freezes and the retained two-child limit. Critics argue the measures disproportionately impact lower earners.
£75m to fix Carer's Allowance systemic failures
A £75m government fund aims to fix systemic Carer's Allowance failures that penalised vulnerable families. Discover the review's findings and what happens next.
Tax Threshold Freeze Extended: Calculate Your Bill
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the tax threshold freeze until 2031. Use our calculator to see how much more tax you will pay as your salary increases.
Pensioners: Claim £441 Weekly with Attendance Allowance
Discover how state pensioners can receive up to £441 every four weeks through DWP's Attendance Allowance. Learn eligibility criteria and application tips for this tax-free benefit.
Guardian Corrections: Carer's Allowance and Word Wheel
The Guardian has published corrections regarding the Sayce review on carer's allowance and the solution to a word puzzle. Discover the full details of these amendments and other updated stories.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Carer's Allowance scandal review demands urgent reform
Independent review reveals DWP's catastrophic failure in Carer's Allowance system, leaving carers with £250m debt. Labour must now deliver comprehensive reforms.
Carer's Allowance Review Finds Systemic DWP Failures
A devastating review reveals systemic DWP failures led to a carer's allowance crisis, pushing unpaid carers into debt and wasting hundreds of millions in taxpayer money.
State Pension to rise by £561 in Budget
UK state pension is set for a £561 annual increase due to the triple lock, but it brings pensioners closer to the income tax threshold. Learn the details.
Carer's Allowance scandal: £357m overpayment crisis
Revealing a decade of DWP failures leaving unpaid carers with huge debts and criminal convictions. Discover the full timeline and government response.
Carer's Allowance Scandal Victims Demand Justice
Hundreds of carers wrongly accused of fraud speak out as landmark review exposes DWP failures. Victims share harrowing stories of prosecution and financial ruin.
DWP to reassess 300k carer's allowance cases
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face reassessment after damning review reveals government failures led to devastating £20,000 penalties. Read the full investigation.
French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Winter Fuel Payment 2025: Your £300 Guide
Discover how you can legally spend your 2025 Winter Fuel Payment. This £300 DWP allowance offers flexible spending choices beyond energy bills for older Britons.
Check for £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment
As UK temperatures plummet to -7°C, see if you're eligible for a £25 DWP Cold Weather Payment. Use the official postcode checker to claim your cash boost.
Pension Tax Petition Hits 11,959 Signatures
A parliamentary petition demanding double tax allowance for pensioners has reached 11,959 signatures, forcing government response. Campaigners warn frozen thresholds could tax state pensioners.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival
Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
HMRC: Increase Your Tax-Free Allowance to £20,070
Discover how to legally increase your Personal Allowance to £20,070 and earn £7,500 tax-free via HMRC's Rent a Room Scheme. Learn how to claim today.
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