The Government has been accused of applying a “sticking plaster” solution to the crisis in adult social care, after announcing £900 million of new funding over the next two years.

Sajid Javid has claimed almost £900 million extra will be available to local authorities over the next two years to fund social care services. The Communities Secretary said up to

Local authorities in England are to be allowed to bring forward council tax increases totalling 6% over the next two years to pay for social care. Ministers have agreed the

Theresa May has claimed the Government will not duck the need to reform social care funding after being urged to “get a grip” by Jeremy Corbyn. The Prime Minister vowed

Labour says it is unfair to “dump” solving the crisis in social care funding onto council tax bills. Shadow care minister Barbara Keeley said allowing local authorities to increase the

Chancellor Philip Hammond has denied the Prime Minister blocked him from announcing new funds for social care in last month’s Autumn Statement. His comment came as town hall chiefs said