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£50m boost for home adaptations as care reforms delayed

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announces extra £50m for Disabled Facilities Grant in 2025-26, supporting home adaptations. Government vows action despite Baroness Casey's care commission not reporting until 2028.

£50m boost for home adaptations as care reforms awaited

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock announces a £50m funding increase for the Disabled Facilities Grant, supporting home adaptations for thousands while a major care commission continues its work. Discover the government's plans.

Greg Abbott Appointee Found Shot Dead in McAllen

Eddy Betancourt, a Texas Facilities Commissioner appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, was found shot dead in McAllen. Police have issued a murder warrant for suspect Reynaldo Mata-Rios. Read the latest on this border city homicide.

Second correction to nurse tribunal ruling issued

A second corrected version of the employment tribunal ruling for nurse Sandie Peggie has been issued, prompting criticism from Scottish Conservatives. Discover the details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.

Judge Blocks ICE Facility Access Limits for Lawmakers

A federal judge has temporarily halted Trump administration policies restricting Congressional access to immigration detention centres. The ruling supports oversight of conditions. Read the full analysis.

MPs demand upgrade for 'tatty' Parliamentary gym

MPs are demanding upgrades for the taxpayer-subsidised Parliamentary gym, citing 'decrepit' facilities and high costs. Only 13 MPs have used it this year. Discover the full story.

New £2,500 Heat Pump Grants Available Now

Thousands more households can now apply for government heating grants. New £2,500 discounts for air-to-air heat pumps and heat batteries announced. Check your eligibility today.

Cruise Warning For Pregnant Travellers

Cruise expert warns pregnant women of little-known rule. Most cruise lines ban passengers 24+ weeks pregnant due to limited onboard medical care. Check policies before booking.

Village fights padel courts replacing diabetes homes

Furious villagers in Buckinghamshire are fighting controversial plans to build three padel tennis courts they claim will destroy homes for people with diabetes, calling it a 'betrayal of community values'.

World's First Muslim-Friendly Cruise Sets Sail

Discover how a groundbreaking cruise line is revolutionising halal travel with prayer facilities, alcohol-free voyages, and segregated leisure areas while sailing to stunning destinations.

Trump's DC Golf Club 'East Wing' Plans Spark Outrage

Former President Donald Trump faces mounting criticism over controversial proposals to expand his Washington DC golf course with new luxury facilities, including what's being dubbed an 'East Wing' for high-profile events.

Unexplained Objects Spotted Over US Nuclear Sites

Newly uncovered Pentagon documents detail mysterious flying objects performing extraordinary manoeuvres near America's most sensitive nuclear sites, raising serious national security concerns.

NHS Trans Nurse in Female Changing Rooms Controversy

A transgender nurse working within Britain's National Health Service has ignited a fierce debate after reportedly using female changing facilities while biologically capable of fathering children. The controversial case raises serious questions about safe

Texas Chemical Crisis: EPA Fails Vulnerable Communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how predominantly Latino communities in Houston's Harris County face environmental injustice as federal regulators fail to enforce pollution controls at hazardous chemical facilities.

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