Head of government-commissioned review says adult social care is held together by ‘sticking plasters and glue’ England’s “creaking” adult social care system is confusing and impenetrable to the people that rely on it and held together with “sticking plasters and glue”, the head of a government-commissioned review has said in a withering critique. Louise Casey said the country faced a “moment of reckoning” over its failure to effectively and fairly meet the needs of Britain’s ageing population and rising numbers of people with chronic conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Continue reading...

Architect of previous attempts at reform says government could announce what it wants to do by end of 2025

“One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them…”

A priceless primer on poetry and contemporary art for little ones, and a timeless reminder of the power of courage in all of us.

Researchers from St Andrews found rise in nitrogen dioxide exposure associated with higher admissions

Preventing ill health and crisis is a key feature of the Government’s ‘mission-led’ approach to national renewal.

Ads for games are meant to say if they contain loot boxes - BBC News has found most do not.

A comprehensive report about the legal aid crisis - and why we initiated legal proceedings against the Lord Chancellor

Cancer Research urges MPs to back tobacco and vapes bill, saying damage caused by cigarettes cannot be ignored

The former British deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86. His family said he ‘spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment’ Continue reading...

On November 20th, 2024, women stop being paid compared to men. This is the point in the year when, on average, women effectively work for free. The gender pay gap is now 11.3%, up from 10.7% last year...

This report marks the launch of Unsung Britain, a one-year research programme designed to understand the economic circumstances of today’s low-to-middle income families and how these have changed in r...