I know everyone talks about things relevant to them. But honestly there needs to be better work done on carers allowance and benefit. It is encouraging people to stay at home completely who could actually work particularly those in higher income jobs. Adding limits of 18.5hrs AND net maximum earnings where the penalty of going one cent over is complete cancellation of the benefit is bizarre. It essentially makes (mostly) women dependent on the state and on their husband. Many would be able to do part hours while the cared for child is in school but my god the paperwork is insane