Boost for carers and pensioners as new tax year starts
Source: BBC
Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentBBCStephanie Swann works and cares for her sonCarers can now work for longer without losing a key payment - as the state pension and benefits rise for millions of people.While pensioners are receiving a bigger increase than the current rate of price rises, benefits are going up at a slower rate.Carers are among those receiving a 1.7% increase in their benefits, and they…
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