Belfast couple arrested for holding woman as domestic slave for over six years
A couple have been arrested on suspicion of holding a woman as a domestic slave in Belfast for more than six years. Police said the arrests are the first of
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Warning over delays to upgrading 17-year-old criminal records checking scheme
An official criminal records checking scheme is relying on a 17-year-old system after a modernisation drive was hit by delays, according to a Commons report. The Disclosure and Barring Service
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Doctors ‘deeply concerned’ over benefits letter that could endanger health of vulnerable
Doctors’ leaders have raised concerns over guidance given to GPs by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) which medics fear could endanger vulnerable patients. The Royal College of General
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Report: Centre for Policy Studies – Fixing The Care Crisis – Damian Green MP
Social care is one of the most controversial topics in British politics – but one that urgently needs to be addressed. In a new report for the Centre for Policy
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Over-50s may be forced to pay £300 extra under Damian Green’s social care proposals
Over-50s could be forced to pay more than £300 a year extra National Insurance to help fund a fairer social care system under plans drawn up by senior Tory Damian
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Fewer getting help as 1.84 million social care requests leaves system at ‘crisis point’
The social care system in England is at “crisis point”, with more people asking for care but fewer receiving it, according to a report. The study, from the influential King’s
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Two carers go on trial accused of abducting and murdering Margaret Fleming
Two people have gone on trial accused of abducting and murdering a woman more than 19 years ago. Margaret Fleming (pictured) was reported missing in October 2016 from her home
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Social workers missed opportunities to stop abuse of woman before violent murder
There were “missed opportunities” to stop the abuse of a vulnerable woman before she was murdered, an independent review has found. Sharon Greenop, 46, was found dead at her home
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Government face demands from Labour and Tory MPs for extra social care cash
Ministers came under pressure to increase social care funding, as both Tory and Labour MPs demanded a cash boost. Conservative former cabinet minister Sir John Redwood said it is “obvious”
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IFS finds Universal Credit disproportionately reduces incomes among poorer adults
Some 1.9 million adults will be at least £1,000 per year worse off under Universal Credit – while 1.6 million will gain more than this amount – analysis has found.
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