Thousands of unpaid carers landed with huge debts due to government failings could have historic overpayments cancelled or repaid after a damning review published on Tuesday

Thousands of unpaid carers landed with huge debts due to government failings could have historic overpayments cancelled or repaid after a damning review.

It comes as ministers pledged to reassess all cases in the scandal which saw people slapped with debts for exceeding the weekly limit for carers allowance. A report published today found flawed guidance was issued to carers.

It concluded many felt like they were "treated as criminals, with resulting feelings of fear and shame" and had a major impact on carers' health and finances. Historic overpayments led to many carers - who had to earn £151 a week or less to qua

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