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Social Care
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Care provider prosecuted in landmark case over illegal homes for children
For the first time, a care company has been prosecuted for operating unregistered homes for children, resulting in significant fines and the disqualification of its directors.
August 4, 2026
Families Navigate Challenges While Awaiting Social Care Reform
Families across England are sharing their struggles with the current social care system as Andy Burnham seeks a cross-party consensus on urgent reforms.
July 29, 2026
Prime Minister Burnham signals potential tax hikes to address social care crisis
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed to overhaul England's adult social care system, signaling that tax rises may be required to fund a new national service and integrate care with the NHS.
July 29, 2026
Prime Minister Burnham demands better social care funding prior to assisted dying debate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests that securing reliable social and palliative care funding must take precedence over debating assisted dying legislation.
July 29, 2026
Examining potential pathways for reforming social care in England
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pushing for urgent social care reform in England, tasking a government review to fast-track recommendations on how to fix and fund the overburdened system.
July 29, 2026
Prime Minister Burnham seeks cross-party dialogue on social care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has invited opposition leaders to discuss social care reform in England, aiming to foster cross-party consensus on a sustainable long-term strategy.
July 29, 2026
Daily Newspaper Roundup: Social Care Levies and FIFA Controversies
Newspapers detail proposals for a social care tax, controversy over FIFA's commercial plans for the World Cup, and various national and international news stories.
July 29, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Warns of NHS Collapse Without Social Care Reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham warns that the NHS will collapse without social care reform and hints at tighter benefit conditions while emphasizing a need to expedite independent reviews.
July 27, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Address Social Care, Youth Joblessness, and Regional Power
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to tackle social care, youth unemployment, and devolution, aiming to address long-standing national issues through immediate policy action.
July 25, 2026
Five major policy obstacles for Andy Burnham and potential strategies
Andy Burnham faces a daunting agenda, including runaway disability benefit costs, pressure to increase defence spending, an underfunded social care system, lagging housing targets, and a rising number of young people detached from education or work.
July 17, 2026