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The money will enter bank accounts automatically in the run-up to Christmas

Miss Laming, Student Services Manager, and Dr Chard, Deputy Head and Co-Head, tell us more: “We are proud to announce that Trinity has been awarded the Manchester Young Carers Award,

The partial closure on a flat at the 11-storey Keble House, in Chelmsley Wood, was made at court yesterday

Money will be entering bank accounts automatically in the run-up to Christmas

The cap was introduced as a national policy by Tories as the cost of living crisis began to bite. It will now rise to £3 until the end of 2025

Guardian investigation revealed scale of penalties for unwitting breaches of carer’s allowance earnings limits

The invitations in the past week have come thick and fast. Would I like to go to the theatre to see Oedipus? I'd love to but unfortunately, I can't. I'm housebound.

Rachel Reeves announced that many benefits would rise by 1.7% - the level of consumer price index inflation in September 2024.

The earnings limit will rise to the equivalent of 16 hours at the National Living Wage per week.

There is a lot of help available - here's how it works, whether you are eligible, and how much you could get

An independent charity is looking for Christmas presents donations for young carers

The DWP Carer's Allowance benefit has had a major change confirmed in today's Budget announcement, which will see the earnings limit for carers lifted from April 2023

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a major overhaul to the DWP Carer's Allowance benefit in today's Budget

“I am also concerned about the cliff-edge in the current system and the issue of overpayments”

Rachel Reeves made the announcement as part of her Budget earlier today.

AN extra 60,000 carers will be able to claim government cash after changes announced at today’s Budget.

AN extra 60,000 carers will be able to claim government cash after changes announced at today’s Budget.

Currently, Carer's Allowance, which is claimed by around 1.4million people in the UK - is worth £81.90 a week and is awarded if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week

National advice agency Advice Direct Scotland is urging carers to prepare for the switch to the Carer Support Payment, which is gradually replacing Carer’s Allowance as part of a phased nationwide rollout.

Even those who wouldn't be able to take on traditional foster role might find ways to support local families