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Guardian
National & Local
DWP permanent secretary to step down after carer’s allowance scandal
The permanent secretary of the UK's Department for Work and Pensions will resign following a scandal involving the mishandling of carer’s allowance, affecting thousands of unpaid carers.
Feb 9 • 19:11 UTC
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UK
Guardian
Crime & Justice
DWP chief accused of overseeing ‘culture of complacency’ that led to carer’s allowance scandal
The head of the Department for Work and Pensions has been criticized for fostering a culture that resulted in unpaid carers accumulating significant benefit debts.
Feb 4 • 19:27 UTC
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Mirror
National & Local
Tax bill alert for anyone on Carer's Allowance or state pension
Claimants of Carer's Allowance and state pension are being advised to ensure their personal details are correct to avoid unexpected tax bills from HMRC.
Jan 15 • 04:30 UTC