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DWP to cancel carer debt after scandal

Thousands of unpaid carers hit with huge DWP overpayment debts could have them cancelled or refunded after a damning government review. Read the full story.

DWP to review 300,000 carer benefit cases

The DWP will reassess 300,000 Carer's Allowance cases after a review exposed systemic errors that left unpaid carers in debt. Discover the full story and what it means for claimants.

Carer's Allowance Overpayments Review Announced

185,000 unpaid carers in England and Wales to have historic overpayments reviewed after decade-long DWP scandal. Government accepts review recommendations to address injustice.

Scotland's benefits overpayments hit £14.25m

Social Security Scotland overpaid claimants £14.25 million last year while operating costs surged by 9.9%. Discover how benefit errors and rising bureaucracy are impacting Scottish taxpayers.

State Pension Warning: HMRC Demands Money Back

Exclusive investigation reveals HMRC is reclaiming thousands of pounds from state pensioners due to historical overpayments, with many receiving unexpected demands for repayment.

HMRC Chases £1.5bn in Erroneous Covid Grants

New figures reveal HMRC is chasing £1.5bn in overpaid Covid grants, with billions more potentially written off, raising serious questions about government oversight.

SNP writes off £36m in benefit overpayments

The SNP government is set to write off £36m in overpaid benefits, sparking debate over fairness and financial responsibility. Critics argue taxpayers are footing the bill for administrative errors.

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