10 h. ago Care sector may become ‘irreparably broken’ without more support, union says

Unite says healthcare funding from the previous Budget could have been better spent on support for those in need of care.

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5 d. ago 'Hitman who claimed he was a beekeeper' to be extradited to Albania after being accused of ordering man's murder in blood feud

Lorenc Lala, 48, arrived in the country on a British Airways flight in August 2023 with his wife later applying for a skilled worker visa in the care sector.

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8 d. ago Wealthy should be taxed more to help pay for health and social care, says Kirk moderator

The Rt Rev Rosemary Frew said the social care sector is under pressure

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3 w. ago Wes Streeting 'only backing Brexit unwinding to help oust Starmer' as poll shows 80% of Labour voters support rejoining customs union

Wes Streeting fuelled rumours about his intentions yesterday by suggesting the UK should rejoin the EU customs union.

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4 w. ago Union: 'Teachers being made ill with stress of working with rising numbers of ASN pupils'

The EIS union says teachers are sick with stress from dealing with additional support needs pupils without adequate resources

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4 w. ago Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts

End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts sayWith subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance set to expire, Americans who rely on them will probably switch to plans with lower monthly premiums and high deductibles or decide not to purchase any coverage, which will have a serious and damaging impact on the entire sector, according to healthcare policy experts.The average amount ACA plan enrollees pay annually for premiums is estimated to more than double, from an average of $888 this year to $1,904 in 2026, according to a KFF analysis. Continue reading...

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