The amount of money people in Wales can keep when in residential care will increase from £30,000 to £40,000 from April next year, it has been announced. The move is
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The number of households in fuel poverty fell by almost 100,000 last year. Official statistics show a drop from 748,000 in 2015 to 649,000 in 2016. Almost two-thirds of the
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A “turning point” has been reached in the fight against poverty following the first sustained increases in child and pensioner poverty for 20 years, according to a new report. The
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David Cameron has expressed regret he was unable to do more to deal with the “huge” challenge funding social care for Britain’s ageing population. The former prime minister – who
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Legal aid restrictions will be eased for victims of domestic violence under Government reforms. The Ministry of Justice announced changes to give more support to those taking abusive former partners
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There are 100 more homeless children for every announcement the Government has made on homelessness since 2010, Labour has claimed. Shadow housing minister John Healey said the Government needed action
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Rock star Robert Plant questioned why he was receiving a winter fuel payment from the Government, peers have been told. Broadcaster Baroness Bakewell said she was stopped in the street
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has officially opened the first part of a £48 million hospital redevelopment aimed at improving mental health care. Ms Sturgeon and Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt
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NHS whistleblowers who are not satisfied with internal investigations will soon have support from an independent whistleblowing officer. The Independent National Whistleblowing Officer (INWO), said to be a UK first,
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A Holyrood committee has warned it will not be able to recommend parliamentary approval for key named person legislation until ministers provide details of crucial guidance for professionals. The Education
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