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The Independent UK
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Thousands of unpaid carers set to have debts cut or cancelled following government intervention

Tens of thousands of unpaid carers are set to have their debts cancelled or significantly reduced following a sweeping government review into historic overpayments.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced it would re-examine some 200,000 cases where individuals owed money due to "confusing" earnings guidance.

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