19 minutes ago Early action to prevent care needs escalating ‘could save £11bn in six years’

But despite a boost in council funding next year, local authorities warn that demand for urgent care alongside increases in wages and national insurance mean they will find it difficult to invest in key initiatives to help people

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24 minutes ago UK lottery ticket holder makes claim for whopping £177m Euromillions jackpot

If the prize is confirmed they will be the third biggest National Lottery winner of all time

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26 minutes ago Real Madrid coach crashes on motorway after Champions League loss to Liverpool

Real Madrid's team coach has been involved in a crash on the M40 following the loss to Liverpool with footage showing the bus on the side of the motorway

Sport

32 minutes ago Charities vent fury as more than HALF of pension credit claims are rejected amid surge in applications after Rachel Reeves axed winter fuel payments

Government data showed there were around 150,000 pension credit applications in the 16 weeks since Rachel Reeves announced she was means-testing the help with energy bills.

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34 minutes ago Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool and Everton fans join forces in show of unprecedented protest

Manchester United fans have just seen ticket prices rise and, ahead of this weekend's games, a joint protest has been arranged that will include Liverpool, Manchester City and Everton

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39 minutes ago Legends of El Clasico LIVE! Real Madrid vs Barcelona match stream, team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

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46 minutes ago Victoria Beckham emotionally admits 'real' reason why she never smiled in photos

Former Posh Spice Victoria Beckham earned notoriety for her unwillingness to smile for the cameras, but the star has now opened up in a frank chat about it and her insecurities

Culture

50 minutes ago Revealed: 21 superstars who watched Liverpool demolish Real Madrid from directors' box

Just as the stars aligned for Liverpool on the pitch in their famous win over Real Madrid, so did they in the stands as a host of famous faces arrived at Anfield to watch the game

Politics

50 minutes ago Visa crackdown: Firms who employ illegal workers to face tough new sanctions under Home Office rules

The Home Office said overseas workers in the UK care sector have been particularly vulnerable to exploitation and work visa abuse

Economics

60 minutes ago EuroMillions jackpot scooped by lucky Brit as National Lottery confirms new claim for £177m prize

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