Tens of thousands of people who juggle caring for a loved one and having a job may be forced to cut the hours they work, according to the charity Carers UK. In April the National Living Wage was increased to £11.44, but the earnings limit for the Carer's Allowance did not go up by the same amount. The result is that some carers will be limited to working just over 13 hours a week, anything above that and they'll lose the entire benefit. Some carers have also faced demands to repay thousands of pounds that they've mistakenly received in over-payments over multiple years. You've been contacting Money Box about rising car insurance costs. The Association of British Insurers says increases are largely down to above inflation increases to the cost of repairs, thefts and replacement cars. We look at how much premiums have risen by and what, if anything, you can do about it. And employers - take note - new changes to employment law in England, Scotland and Wales this month will impact policies on flexible working, redundancy and paternity pay and leave amongst others. We'll speak to an employment lawyer about what these changes will mean in practice for both employees and employers. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Dan Whitworth
(first broadcast Saturday 13th April 2024)
Money Box Live: Fighting Fraud
Fraud and Food Prices
Money Box Live: Making Sense of Mortgages
Money Box Live: The King's Cash
Pensions and the Coronation
Money Box Live: Small Businesses
Self Employment and Scam Texts
Money Box Live: Babies and Toddlers
Healthy Start and Digital Memories
Money Box Live: Learning Disability and Neurodiversity
How to grow an entrepreneur
Money Box Live: New Financial Year
Your Household Bills: Lincoln Live
Money Box Live: Rental Health Special
Rental Health: Housing benefits frozen as rents rise
Money Box Live: First-Time Buyers
Romance scam refund and prepayment meter penalty
Money Box Live: Budget Day Special
HMRC National Insurance deadline extended
Money Box Live: Cost of Food
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The emPOWERed Half Hour
Global News Podcast
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4
You’re Dead to Me
Elis James and John Robins