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Carers UK and Standard Life announce new initiative to support unpaid carers
15 January 26
The first ever UK-wide Power of Attorney Day aims to raise awareness and understanding of powers of attorney.
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Carers UK responds to MoneySavingExpert investigation which shows incorrect information for council tax discounts on local authority websites
12 January 26
A MoneySaving Expert investigation has found that around one in five councils in England and Wales state incorrect eligibility criteria for the live-in carer Council Tax discount, on their websites.
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Government confirms benefit increases for 2026-27, including rise in Carer’s Allowance and earnings threshold
28 November 25
Unpaid carers will see an increase in carer-related benefits as part of annual government upratings from April 2026, including Carer’s Allowance.
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National Carer Organisation’s response to the Scottish Budget
15 January 26
On 13th January 2026, the Scottish Government announced the 2026-2027 draft budget.
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Carers UK and Standard Life announce new initiative to support unpaid carers
15 January 26
The first ever UK-wide Power of Attorney Day aims to raise awareness and understanding of powers of attorney.
Press Release
Carers UK responds to MoneySavingExpert investigation which shows incorrect information for council tax discounts on local authority websites
12 January 26
A MoneySaving Expert investigation has found that around one in five councils in England and Wales state incorrect eligibility criteria for the live-in carer Council Tax discount, on their websites.
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