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Rising home-care costs push 2,000 residents into court.

4/23/2026

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BBC investigation found over 2,000 English residents faced court action as home-care charges surged.
Home-care fees rose 50% in three years, leaving 60,000 people in debt in 2022.
45 councils reported 2,163 cases and 184 default judgments since 2023.
Oldham Council ordered Ahsan Razzaq to repay over £15,000 while the government added a £4.6 billion boost and a 7% uplift to Minimum Income Guarantee, giving 150,000 adults £400 per year.

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Story summary

BBC investigation found over 2,000 English residents faced court action as home-care charges surged.
Home-care fees rose 50% in three years, leaving 60,000 people in debt in 2022.
45 councils reported 2,163 cases and 184 default judgments since 2023.
Oldham Council ordered Ahsan Razzaq to repay over £15,000 while the government added a £4.6 billion boost and a 7% uplift to Minimum Income Guarantee, giving 150,000 adults £400 per year.