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UK Carers Allowance Scandal: MPs Demand Inquiry Amid Redress Delays
First article: 22 mar. 2026, 09:00
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Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 09:00
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The Carers Allowance scandal in the UK has prompted renewed scrutiny as MPs express dissatisfaction with the slow pace of redress for those affected. The scandal primarily involves instances where unpaid carers were wrongly overpaid Carers Allowance, leading to subsequent demands for repayment. These demands have caused significant financial hardship and distress for many carers, who are often already struggling financially.Articles about this topic
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MPs threaten fresh inquiry into carers allowance scandal amid redress delays
Unpaid carers say they remain ‘in limbo’ as DWP continues to pursue discredited repayment billsMPs have threatened to launch a fresh inquiry into the handling of the carers allowance scandal after unpaid carers spoke of being “stuck in limbo” by the government’s response.The warning came amid concerns over delays in Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to offer redress to tens of thousands of carers who were unfairly issued with overpayment bills based on discredited official guidance. C
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