3 h. ago Major report by MPs says social care review 'doomed to fail' unless urgent action taken

MPs said the current inadequate social care system is putting 'unsustainable pressure' on unpaid carers who are being forced to provide care worth £184billion a year

Events

3 h. ago MPs warn social care reforms ‘doomed to fail’ without ‘robust financial case’

The report comes just days after the formal launch of the Casey Commission into adult social care.

Events

27 h. ago MPs calling for ban on choking in pornography as they warn the aggressive act is being 'glamourised'

An amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill seeks to include 'non-fatal strangulation' in its definition of extreme pornography.

Events

54 h. ago UK military prevented from flying drones over soldiers’ heads

Overly cautious regulations and data protection guidelines are curtailing exercises, MPs warn

Events

64 h. ago Health Secretary tours site of Scotland’s largest vaccine producer

Scotland's largest vaccine producer, Valneva Scotland Ltd, recently welcomed Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, for a tour of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Livingston.

Society

3 d. ago Fury as ministers say it could take a decade to roll out social care plan

Ministers have set up an independent commission chaired by crossbench peer Louise Casey who began taking evidence this week from those with experience of the sector.

Politics

3 d. ago East Lothian Home Manager shares remarkable nursing career journey on International Nurses’ Day 2025

A Home Manager at HC-One Scotland’s Drummohr Care Home in Wallyford, Musselburgh, East Lothian, has shared her remarkable personal nursing career journey to encourage others to consider a nursing career in the social care sector to mark International Nurses’ Day on May 12, 2025.

Society

4 d. ago Aston Martin latest firm to be hit by Trump Tariffs as MPs warn UK businesses might be forced to accept cash

Watch today’s business headlines in under two minutes as Aston Martin limits American imports amid widening losses, cash looks here to stay a while longer, and UK house prices dip slightly.

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5 d. ago Businesses could be forced to accept cash under new rules, MPs warn

The number of people paying in cash has plummeted over the past decade

Events

5 d. ago 'We must avoid sleepwalking into situation where cash is no longer accepted' MPs warn

Campaigners have long argued that cash still has a place on the high street, particularly for the elderly, vulnerable and those fleeing domestic abuse.

Events

6 d. ago Open invite for all to come along to Wellbeing in Motherwell Day

It's encouraging positive engagement with health and social care services

Politics

9 d. ago 'Deep concern' over 'elephant in the room' financial situation facing Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership

Stark reality of economic environment was reiterated as elected members discussed strategic plan.

Politics

1 week ago Donald Trump condemns Russia attacks on Kyiv as MPs warn no concessions on territory

It follows comments made by the US President on social media

Events

2 w. ago Doubts over Labour's promise to overhaul social care after cross

At the beginning of this year, Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the creation of an independent commission to work on long-term reforms.

Politics

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway NHS services face £58m funding shortfall

Major savings have been found but they won't plug the health and social care gap

Economics

2 w. ago Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

Ministers said the move will ‘stop masses of people’ going to hospital for ‘unnecessary appointments’.

Science

2 w. ago Charities and councils warn of children’s social care ‘breaking point’

Organisations providing support for children said they are working in ‘progressively challenging circumstances’.

Events

2 w. ago It is time to tighten up laws on cosmetic surgeries in Scotland

Pressure in social care means that people who should leave A&E are staying longer than necessary because of bed blocking.

Politics

3 w. ago China must be blocked from all of Britain's vital industries as British Steel fiasco shows Beijing

China must be blocked from all of Britain's vital industries as British Steel fiasco shows Beijing-linked companies cannot be trusted, MPs warn.

Politics

3 w. ago Documents show Social Care review already behind schedule, campaigners say

Baroness Casey was due to meet with MPs from all parties in February to seek agreement ahead of a new commission being set up this month - but documents suggest that hasn't happened

Culture