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Migrants Must Work, Speak English, Volunteer to Stay in UK – Labour

Migrants will face stricter tests before being allowed to settle permanently in the UK under new Labour plans aimed at countering the rise of Reform UK. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood will use her first Labour Party conference speech to unveil proposals requiring foreign citizens to “earn” indefinite leave to remain. Under the new rules, migrants […]

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DHSC Unveils New Specification to Streamline Adult Social Care System Procurement

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published a new Foundational Specification designed to simplify how local authorities in England procure adult social care case management and finance systems. The framework, developed over several months with input from local authorities, suppliers, and sector partners, is expected to save councils significant time and resources

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UK Recognises Palestinian State in Major Foreign Policy Shift

Keir Starmer Confirms Digital ID Cards for All UK Workers

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Every worker in Britain will soon need a new government-issued digital ID card, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced. The move is designed to stop illegal migrants from “slipping into the shadow economy” and undercutting wages. The scheme, set to be rolled out by the end of this parliament, will make it compulsory for

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University of Birmingham film exposes mental health crisis among parent carers

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A powerful new short film based on University of Birmingham research is shining a light on the struggles of parents who care for children with disabilities or long-term illnesses and the devastating toll it is taking on their mental health. The film, More than a parent, created by award-winning filmmaker Bhulla Beghal of BlueBell Films

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Reform UK Immigration Plan “Madness”, Warns Welsh Social Care Leader

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A leading voice in the Welsh care sector has warned that Reform UK’s immigration proposals could have “potentially catastrophic” consequences for vulnerable people and the NHS. Mario Kreft MBE, chair of Care Forum Wales, criticised the plan put forward by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to make legal migrants reapply for visas and abolish the

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Swaffham Council Raises Concerns Over Lidl Supermarket Plans

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Swaffham Town Council has formally raised objections to proposals for a new Lidl discount supermarket on the outskirts of the market town, citing concerns over traffic congestion and the potential impact on local businesses. The council argues that the planned store could hurt independent retailers, such as the town’s greengrocer, bakery, butchers, and the popular

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Police Address Flag Controversy Across Norfolk

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Police in Norfolk have responded to growing tensions over national flags being hung from lampposts in several communities. The flags, raised by members of the public, have sparked disputes between residents, with some viewing them as antagonistic displays. Grapes Hill and Dereham Road in Norwich have become flashpoints, and earlier this month a man in

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Resolution Foundation: £20bn tax rises needed to stabilise UK finances

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The Chancellor should protect workers’ take-home pay while levelling the tax system, including a 2p cut in employee National Insurance (NI) funded by a 2p rise in Income Tax (IT) according to major new research from the Resolution Foundation. The think tank says the shift would raise £6 billion in a Budget expected to require

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Norfolk Man Arrested After Allegedly Setting Fire to Occupied Home

Human Remains Found in Wimblington Identified as Murder Victim Julie Buckley

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Human remains discovered in a field in Wimblington have been formally identified as belonging to Julie Buckley, who was last seen alive in January. The 55 year old from Christchurch went missing at the start of the year, sparking a major police investigation. On 15 September, Karl Hutchings, 48, of Christchurch, pleaded guilty at Cambridge

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Teenagers to Sit Compulsory Reading Test at 13 Under Government Plans

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Teenagers in England will be required to take a compulsory reading test at the age of 13, under new plans being developed by education secretary Bridget Phillipson. The Department for Education is expected to outline the changes in an upcoming white paper. The new assessment would take place at the end of year 8, after

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