UK · 19 July 2026

Carers face huge debts despite allowance system reforms

Scores of unpaid carers were asked to repay over £20,000 last year, with hundreds more at risk of prosecution. In 2025-26, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sought £33 million for 32,559 overpayments. Campaigners say the system remains outdated, with some debts going undetected for up to five years.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 July 2026 at 11:21

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