DWP boss blames carers for £300m allowance scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
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