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Andy Burnham
UK

Burnham to outline first steps on adult social care reform

His plans to reform adult social care are expected to bring renewed focus to an issue that successive governments have struggled to address.

Zack Polanski
UK

Police look into Reform complaint over guillotine image shared by Green leader

Reform's chairman Zia Yusuf said on X that the party "has reported this matter to the police". Police said in a post on X that they were looking into the matter.

care workers
UK

Burnham considers immigration exemption for care workers

The measure is not expected to be announced next week but could be introduced later this year after the Home Office completes its consultation.

Bank-of-England
Business

Bank of England set to hold rates despite rebound in oil and gas prices

British inflation has so far remained below the BoE's forecasts, falling to a 15-month low of 2.6 per cent in June.

Court representational
UK

Fake care recruiter shut down after taking £19,000 from overseas workers

The company invited applicants to interviews, approved them for care jobs and asked them to sign contracts before paying "consultation fees" of up to £1,199, along with extra charges for training, uniforms and processing.

Andy-Burnham
UK

Burnham vows to bring major changes to social care

Unlike the publicly funded NHS, which is dealing with long waiting lists and stretched resources, social care for elderly and disabled people in Britain is largely privatised.

Burnham
UK

Burnham says he would call out Trump if it was right for Britain

"All leaders have to do that. You have to defend your own national interest before anything else. That's what you're required to do if you're to do this job properly," he said.