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Society
English Councils' Social Care Spending Hits Record Levels
16 English councils spend over 80% of core funding on social care. Analysis reveals councils spent 71.9% on adult and children's services in 2025-26.
National
£39bn Investment: 70,000 Affordable Homes for England
UK government launches £39bn plan to build 70,000 social and affordable homes across England, Greater Manchester, West Midlands, West Yorkshire and London.
Politics
Northern Rail Expansion Faces Budget Crisis, MPs Warn
MPs warn Northern Powerhouse Rail risks HS2 failures with no proper cost plan for the £45bn project to connect northern cities.