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Forecast that older people will outnumber children next year is ‘wake-up call’

Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Older People, Siobhan Casey, said the government needs to ensure the region is prepared.

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Auto-enrolment scheme could help fund social care, says former pensions minister

A similar approach to workplace pension saving could be used to help solve the ‘thorny problem’ of social care funding, Sir Steve Webb said.

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Only half of 18 to 24-year-olds ‘can afford basic living costs each month’

Credit is often bridging the gap between income and essential outgoings for young adults, those behind the research said.

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Quentin Tarantino’s West End debut casts Sacha Baron Cohen in lead role

‘Pulp Fiction’ director’s swashbuckling play will open in March

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Major Hollywood star to headline Quentin Tarantino West End play

The production marks the Hollywood director’s first play written for the stage – which he will also direct.

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Pennsylvania shooter who killed 8 was family’s patriarch, slain toddler’s dad says

A man whose toddler was among eight people killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, says the gunman was a grandfather who never seemed distressed or out of the ordinary

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing bananas conspiracy theories

Katie Zacharia was appointed as White House press secretary on Friday, replacing Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Why the backlash against Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis?

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The Independent UK · Oct 11

Ohio vet ‘used name of dead dog to illegally obtain prescription drugs’

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The Independent UK · Oct 11

Andy Burnham pledges full transparency over Manchester City meetings

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The Independent UK · Oct 11