Review to end scandal of debt due to flaws in carer benefit, says minister
The Guardian|December 09, 2024
The government has promised a "new settlement" for unpaid carers, vowing to end the scandal of carer benefit overpayments that has left hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in huge debt and in some cases facing prosecution.
Patrick Butler

Ministers are expected to announce the details of an independent review of carer's allowance, the main benefit for carers, today.

In recent months the Guardian has revealed how unpaid carers who did part-time paid jobs while looking after loved ones had inadvertently run up repayable debts of thousands of pounds as a result of carer's allowance design flaws and administrative failures by officials.

Bu hikaye The Guardian dergisinin December 09, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye The Guardian dergisinin December 09, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

THE GUARDIAN DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
The Guardian

Arsenal investigate antisemitic posts on X

Arsenal are investigating a series of antisemitic social media posts from an account allegedly belonging to a member of their staff.

time-read
1 min  |
December 12, 2024
A vote without a vote The Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain
The Guardian

A vote without a vote The Saudi World Cup is an act of violence and disdain

The shamelessness of Fifa's process was fully on show in Zurich during a display of contempt for governance, democracy, love, hope and good sense

time-read
7 dak  |
December 12, 2024
The Guardian

'Many migrant workers will die': the human cost of 2034

Millions will build stadiums and hotels but testimony suggests abuse is deeply entrenched in Saudi Arabia

time-read
3 dak  |
December 12, 2024
Built to order What will Saudi tournament look like?
The Guardian

Built to order What will Saudi tournament look like?

Fifa's bid evaluation report left no doubt: Saudi Arabia had put together the most convincing, highest-scoring package of all time.

time-read
3 dak  |
December 12, 2024
The Guardian

Gomez 'blessed to stay at best club in the world'

Joe Gomez says he is \"blessed\" to be at Liverpool after a summer in which the prospect of leaving was real.

time-read
1 min  |
December 12, 2024
Vlahovic and McKennie pile on the pain for Guardiola's struggling City
The Guardian

Vlahovic and McKennie pile on the pain for Guardiola's struggling City

Missing in action during the past six weeks: Manchester City's pizzazz. It was absent here again, in the latest moping performance that has become the odd, yet recognisable face of Pep Guardiola's formerly supreme team.

time-read
3 dak  |
December 12, 2024
Saka doubles up to put Arsenal on the verge of qualification
The Guardian

Saka doubles up to put Arsenal on the verge of qualification

It would normally be over by now, the Champions League group stage done and dusted and yet there are still two more ties for Arsenal; a test of their physicality, the depth of their reserves as well as their resolve.

time-read
3 dak  |
December 12, 2024
Ramirez stunner steals show as Twente hit for six
The Guardian

Ramirez stunner steals show as Twente hit for six

Chelsea cruised to a 14th straight victory in all competitions with a crushing win over FC Twente in the Women's Champions League.

time-read
2 dak  |
December 12, 2024
The Guardian

Amorim says Ashworth exit a 'bad situation'

Ruben Amorim admits sporting director Dan Ashworth's shock exit is \"a bad situation\" but the Manchester United head coach believes the club's vision remains unaffected.

time-read
1 min  |
December 12, 2024
Abdullah puts Blades sale on hold with eyes on promotion
The Guardian

Abdullah puts Blades sale on hold with eyes on promotion

Sheffield United's owner, Prince Abdullah, has put the sale of the club on hold in the hope of cashing in if Chris Wilder's side are promoted to the Premier League.

time-read
1 min  |
December 12, 2024