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Carer's Allowance: Earnings Rules

Asked by Yasmin QureshiLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 28 October 2024UIN 10418

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of linking the Carer's Allowance earning limit to increase in the national living wage.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The Government recognises the challenges unpaid carers are facing and is determined to provide them with the help and support they need and deserve. It is looking closely at how the benefit system currently does this. The Carer’s Allowance earnings limit for 2025/26 will be announced in due course.

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