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Social Care

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Burnham's social care plan could take decades, Dilnot warns

Sir Andrew Dilnot says a fully state-funded care service for England could cost more than £18bn a year, with reforms now tied to the next election.

28 September 2026

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Politics

Andy Burnham cancels two days of engagements after father's death

The prime minister has withdrawn from Monday and Tuesday's engagements after the death of his father, Roy, who had Alzheimer's and lived in a care home.

14 September 2026