The Latest Breaking News from Age UK

Tory ministers accused of ‘insult’ to social care as workforce reform funding halved

Government promises on workforce ‘diluted beyond recognition’, say charities

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

Millions cut from funding commitments for social care

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Cutting millions from social care funding pledge ‘an insult to the sector’

The Government insisted it remains ‘fully dedicated’ to the 10-year vision for adult social care set out in a White Paper at the end of 2021.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023

Chancellor accused of prioritising potholes over social care and homelessness

Jeremy Hunt ‘spurned the opportunity to invest more in social care’ and ‘stuck his head in the sand’ on homelessness, organisations said.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

‘Health and Care Chancellor’ urged to support social care in Budget

Unpaid carers have been left to fill a gap due to a shortfall of social care services at a time of growing demand, the Care and Support Alliance said.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Tories' 'crisis, cash, repeat' approach to social care blasted by experts

The Institute for Government published a report calling for a longer-term approach to tackling chronic problems in the sector - which could eventually ease pressure on the NHS

Daily Mirror · Mar 12, 2023

DWP confirms State Pension age review will determine whether current retirement rules ‘remain appropriate’

There has been much speculation that the DWP is set to bring forward changes to the official retirement age.

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

Elderly should take ‘simple precautions’ as temperatures plummet – Age UK

Warm food and drinks and draft excluders have been recommended to combat the cold weather amid worries about energy costs.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023

‘Talk to your critics’: King and Queen Consort greeted by protesters on visit to Colchester

As Charles and Camilla got out of a car, a protester said through a megaphone: ‘Answer your critics Charles. Come over and talk to your critics’

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

King and Queen Consort to celebrate Colchester’s city status

The couple will also reveal the chosen name for Colchester Zoo’s newest addition, a baby white rhino.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023