Unpaid carers say chancellor’s plan to scrap allowance cliff edge falls short

The UK government has announced plans to scrap the "cliff edge" in carer's allowance, a situation where carers who earn slightly above a certain threshold lose their benefits suddenly. This change is expected to be implemented through a digital taper system in the budget. However, the plan does not address the issue of carers who have already been overpaid and will still have to repay the excess amount. This means that many carers will continue to face financial difficulties.

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The chancellor's plan to scrap the allowance cliff edge is seen as insufficient by unpaid carers, as it does not address existing overpayments. This limited relief may not significantly improve the financial situation of unpaid carers.

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