Cost of inaction on social care reform to be scrutinised as MPs launch inquiry
The cost of a lack of action on social care reform is the subject of a newly-launched inquiry by MPs. The Health and Social Care Committee said it will look
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Warnings on GP surgery redundancies and care home closures amid Budget tax hike
GP surgeries will have to consider making staff redundant if the rise in employer national insurance contributions announced in the Budget is not covered, while some care homes could be
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Charities condemn ‘negative’ language as Reeves vows welfare fraud crackdown
The Chancellor has promised a “crackdown” on fraud in the welfare system but the Government’s plan to carry on with benefit reforms previously announced by the Conservatives to save £3
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Taxes, borrowing and spending up in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget
Rachel Reeves announced £40 billion a year in extra taxes as she increased Government borrowing and spending to “rebuild Britain”. The Chancellor’s plans will see the tax burden reach an
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Man who created computer-generated child abuse images jailed for 18 years
A shy and socially isolated man who “desperately wanted validation” when he created computer-generated indecent images of children to sell to other paedophiles has been jailed for 18 years. Hugh
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Robinson jailed after admitting contempt of court by repeating false refugee allegations
Tommy Robinson has been jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court by repeating false allegations against a Syrian refugee, in breach of an injunction. The political activist (pictured),
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Prolific catfishing abuser believed to have targeted 3,500 child victims across world
A Northern Ireland man at the centre of a global web of catfishing, blackmail and sexual abuse is believed by police to have targeted about 3,500 children. From the bedroom
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Delays to good healthcare for children ‘risks failing their future’, says watchdog
Lack of access to good and timely care for children and young people “risks failing their future”, a health watchdog has warned. Delays in both physical and mental healthcare for
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Lucy Letby bid to appeal conviction dismissed by Court of Appeal
Child serial killer Lucy Letby has lost a Court of Appeal bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl. Letby’s lawyers asked senior judges for
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Police arrest woman on suspicion of manslaughter after Swanage care home deaths
A 60-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after three people died at a care home in Swanage. Dorset Police said they received a report at 7.16am on
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