Government to abolish 'cliff-edge' rule for unpaid carers' allowance
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Government to abolish 'cliff-edge' rule for unpaid carers' allowance

1 hour ago · Originally published 26 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Carers allowed to earn over the weekly limit without losing out as ‘cliff-edge’ abolished in the bu…
The Chancellor is set to replace the current earnings threshold for carer's allowance with a new digital taper system in the upcoming budget. This change removes the penalty that saw carers lose their entire weekly payment for earning just a few pence over the limit, preventing the accumulation of significant debts for those supporting loved ones.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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