Resilience of the temporary accommodation system
Spring 2027this report will examine whether government is overseeing a temporary accommodation system that is resilient and delivers value for money
this report will examine whether government is overseeing a temporary accommodation system that is resilient and delivers value for money
Background Carer’s Allowance gives financial support to people who provide regular and substantial care for someone. The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) administers the benefit, which is currently £86.45 per week. In 2024-25, around one million people received Carer’s Allowance, with payments totalling over £4.2 billion. There have been longstanding concerns about overpayments of […]
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