DWP orders 34,500 people to repay benefits with fines up to £20,000
The DWP has been urged to review its handling of Carer's Allowance after it emerged that thousands of carers are being overpaid and then hit with demands to repay the money.
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The DWP has been urged to review its handling of Carer's Allowance after it emerged that thousands of carers are being overpaid and then hit with demands to repay the money.
Rose Chitseko says her mother also suffers from Parkinson's and branded the move 'outrageous'.
The UK Government is currently offering the opportunity to rectify any shortfalls. With less than a year remaining until the deadline, pension specialists are urging Brits to take immediate action.
The DWP may be granted new powers to inspect the bank accounts of benefit claimants, including state pensioners.
Tax Credits are due to be replaced by Universal Credit and some Britons may need to make a new claim to continue receiving support.