Tory MP refers to travellers as a ‘disease’ in call for stronger police powers
A Tory MP has referred to travellers coming to his local area as a “disease” as he called for more powers to move them on from sites. Sir Paul Beresford
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Children four times more likely to be restrained face down than adults, MPs told
Children are four times more likely to be restrained face down than adults, an MP has said, amid fears children with special educational needs are having their human rights abused.
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Doctors in Northern Ireland received ‘completely bogus’ advice on abortions
A minister has said advice about whether doctors in Northern Ireland could face criminal charges for sending women and girls to England for an abortion is “completely bogus”. Women and
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Government urged to respond to court ruling over Northern Ireland abortion laws
The UK Government must respond to a court ruling that Northern Ireland’s abortion laws are in breach of human rights laws, the Women and Equalities Committee has said. The Commons
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Half of 1.6 million food parcels handed out in past year linked to benefit delays
A record near-1.6 million emergency supplies have been handed out by food banks in the past year, with a third going to children, figures reveal. The Trussell Trust said the
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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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Scottish Government commits additional £38 million to tackle fuel poverty
Additional funding has been announced by the Scottish Government as part of efforts to tackle fuel poverty. A minimum of £38 million was awarded to Warmworks, a managing agent which
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Care Minister extends mandatory learning disability and autism training consultation
Up to 2.8 million health and social care staff, from consultants to porters, who regularly have contact with patients or service users could be legally required to undertake special learning
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Billion pound bill expected for fixing ‘serially botched’ disability benefits
A £1 billion bill is expected for fixing botched disability benefits, MPs have warned. Vulnerable claimants lost out on £340 million support due to systemic errors when disability payments were
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