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Who benefits from the delay?
The delay until 2030/31 means the government avoids the immediate cost of implementing the new tapered system and continues to save money by stripping benefits from carers who exceed the current earnings limit. While the change is welcome, the extended timeline reduces its immediate financial impact on the Treasury.
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