Social care reform funding halved for England, government confirms

Money allocated for training and technology is being reduced from £500 million to £250 million.

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Nigel Lawson: Reforming chancellor dies aged 91

Best known for his role as chancellor during the 1980s, Lord Lawson held key posts under Margaret Thatcher.

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Post Brexit checks contributed to Dover delay, says No10

The PM's spokesman says the government was "in discussion" to speed up new passport checks in France.

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UK housing model is broken and more homes needed, says Michael Gove

Michael Gove says progress on fixing the problems have been "piecemeal", but Labour says social homes have been lost.

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More strikes planned as teachers reject pay offer

Members of the National Education Union in England will strike on Thursday 27 April and Tuesday 2 May.

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Rishi Sunak to set out grooming gangs taskforce plan

Specialist officers will be sent to help local forces with their investigations into grooming gangs.

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