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Who are unpaid carers, and why have some had to repay large sums to UK government?

Rules around earning limits for people in receipt of carer’s allowance risk them unknowingly racking up debt to DWP

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

Carers threatened with prosecution over minor breaches of UK benefit rules

DWP is forcing tens of thousands of people looking after relatives to repay huge sums after buildup of erroneous overpayments

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024

It’s good that carers in Britain can claim time off, but a system that relies on unpaid care is still wrong

A week’s break would have made a huge difference to me when my mum had cancer – and so would recognition of carers’ vital role, says the author Emily Kenway

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2024

Venezuelan Farmer, Considered World's Oldest Man, Passes Away at Age 114

Recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest man alive in 2022, Juan Vicente Perez was Venezuela's first supercentenarian.

Latin Times · Apr 3, 2024

The Guardian view on free childcare: a subsidy for demand with little thought for supply

Editorial: The government’s extension of free nursery hours reflects a late recognition of problems the Tories’ are ill-equipped to address

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024

One in seven London patients waiting a year or more for NHS appointment or treatment

ONS survey finds 14.4% per cent of patients in capital waiting more than 12 months

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2024

John Coe obituary

Other lives: Co-founder of the National Association for Primary Education

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2024

Irregularities in organ transplant: Health Dept. told to share action taken reports under RTI Act

Tamil Nadu Information Commission orders State Health Department to provide details on organ transplant program irregularities.

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Why will low birthrate in Europe trigger ‘Staggering social change’?

Lancet report says Western countries will be forced to open borders wide to migration if economies are to survive.

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

Man partied at 21st before trying to rape 90-year-old

Shane Huici is facing more time behind bars after he broke into an aged care home and tried to rape a 90-year-old woman after a 21st birthday party.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024