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New ONS research has investigated the finances and well-being of what it calls "sandwich carers" who are defined as adults with dependent children aged up to 18

A warrant has been issued for her arrest

A CARER stabbed a woman to death in front of her screaming elderly parents, a court heard today.

A CARER stabbed a woman to death in front of her screaming elderly parents, a court heard today.

The women have turned down thousands of pounds after claiming the council, unions and lawyers were not being transparent about their settlements.

A court heard £140,000 had 'simply vanished'

More than 80,000 people in Scotland will receive the Carer Support Allowance payment in December.

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

The former fighter pilot has been fostering with Somerset Council for four years.

A MAJOR change to benefits has been unveiled for thousands of carers.

A MAJOR change to benefits has been unveiled for thousands of carers.

The Carer Support Payment has been extended to 19 more council areas in Scotland, with tens of thousands of people now eligible for the £81.90 a week benefit.

Carer Support Payment is only available in Scotland and is worth £81.90 each week.

The Christmas Bonus is paid in the first full week of December to people on certain benefits - but many are unhappy with the amount that is paid out

The DWP is urging unpaid carers to check if they are eligible for Carer's Credit - which can help fill gaps in your National Insurance record and boost your state pension

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to distribute the Christmas Bonus, a £10 boost aimed at supporting those on low incomes during the costly holiday season

The money will drop into accounts automatically for those eligible and people will not need to apply

The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10 which is paid out automatically to people who are in receipt of certain benefits