Martin Lewis says poor info' from councils could cost carers hundreds of pounds

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"Around one in five (69) councils in England and Wales were found to not offer accurate or up-to-date information online about the live-in carer council tax discount, according to an investigation by MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE). This was likely to put off many of the UK's five million carers from claiming what they are entitled to, the consumer site founded by Mr Lewis said. The discount can lower council tax by 25 or 50 per cent, equating to a typical 500 or 1,000 a year."

The Independent highlights broad-field reporting on topics like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech and produces documentaries such as 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organisation seeks donations to fund journalists on the ground and avoids paywalls to keep journalism widely accessible. MoneySavingExpert found that about one in five councils in England and Wales did not provide accurate or up-to-date online information about the live-in carer council tax discount. A further 80 councils omitted qualifying-benefits information. The council tax discount can reduce bills by 25% or 50%, roughly £500–£1,000 annually, and carers are urged to recheck eligibility using Carers UK.

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