Carers face income cut under new increased minimum wage

[wendy]

9 October 2014 Last updated at 13:23 BST

A new minimum wage has come into force this month, with the hourly rate going from £6.31 to £6.50.

It might sound like good news, but the reality is more complicated.

If you care for a friend or relative and also work part-time, the increase could cost you more than £60 per week.

Moneybox presenter Paul Lewis explained the catch to BBC Breakfast presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29547987

[annie]

Why am I not surprised, they always give with one hand & take more back with the other