The changes will enable full-time unpaid carers who provide care for at least 35 hours a week to earn up to 196 a week without losing benefits.
Debbie Wilman expressed her relief at the announcement, stating that the ability to earn an extra 45 a week would give unpaid carers significant financial relief.
Helen Walker emphasized the importance of this measure as vital for poverty prevention, particularly aiding women in balancing care and work.
We uncovered a scandal at the DWP where thousands of carers faced life-changing repayments and criminal charges for minor breaches of earning limits.
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