From April 2025, unpaid carers will be able to earn over £30 more a week without losing their entitlement to Carer’s Allowance. Currently, the earnings limit is set a £151 a week, making this the largest increase since the benefit was introduced. The change will enable over 60,000 more carers to receive support, according to the Government.
The exact figure for the new earnings limit is yet to be confirmed but the Government has said that it’ll be the equivalent to 16 hours work at minimum wage.
The Chancellor also acknowledged ongoing issues with the Carer’s Allowance cliff-edge, which sees the entire benefit clawed back if carers earn a single penny over the limit. Earlier this month, the Government launched a review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments, but it’s unclear if the cliff-edge will be removed.
