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Carer’s allowance can boost NI credits and protect state pension income – full details

Posted: June 12, 2021 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

CARER’S allowance is a state benefit designed to support those who care for someone else for at least 35 hours a week. On top of the benefit payments, carer’s allowance can also provide support in other areas such as protecting state pensions. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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State pension UK: Unpaid carers may be able to boost the amount they’re entitled to get

Posted: February 20, 2021 at 9:23 pm   /   Business

STATE PENSION payments can play an important role in the funding of a person’s retirement. As a “contributory benefit”, it may be some want to see if they can take steps to increase the amount they get. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Carer’s Allowance: Does Carer’s Allowance affect Universal Credit?

Posted: January 17, 2021 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

CARER’S ALLOWANCE is a Government benefit, but does claiming Carer’s Allowance affect how much a claimant receives in Universal Credit payments? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Carer’s Allowance rules have changed – latest measures are in place until May 2021

Posted: December 25, 2020 at 9:22 am   /   Business

CARER’S ALLOWANCE rules have changed amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Following an extension announced by the Department for Work and Pension last month, the easements will continue until May 2021. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Carer’s Allowance recipients may be able to get discount on their Council Tax

Posted: November 22, 2020 at 9:22 am   /   Business

CARER’S ALLOWANCE is a payment which unpaid carers may be able to claim, if they care for someone who gets certain benefits for at least 35 hours per week. Getting the payment may also unlock other forms of support. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Government urged to pay into carers’ pensions – system levies ‘dementia tax’ says expert

Posted: October 28, 2019 at 10:30 pm   /   Business

PENSION wealth differs between men and women, with research by the Pensions Policy Institute finding that by their 60s, women are more than £100,000 worse-off than men of the same age. Today, a think-tank has said the government should pay public money into the personal pensions of women who take time out of work to […]

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