Health Secretary: £5.4 billion guaranteed for social care
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Health Secretary: £5.4 billion guaranteed for social care
Health Secretary Sajid Javid guarantees £5.4 billion will be allocated to adult social care as part of the £36 billion raised by an increase in National Insurance contributions.
He wishes he "could wave a wand" and start immediately, but is confident the legislation will get through parliament.
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has welcomed the cut to National Insurance by visiting a Morrison's store to meet its employees.
He reiterated the government's aspiration to reduce even more of the tax when it was 'responsible' to do so. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has said he deplores leaks but could not “recall” whether a leak inquiry was launched after the planned National Insurance cut was reported in the media before the Spring Budget. Facing a grilling by the Commons Liaison Committee on Tuesday, the Prime Minister said: “I deplore these leaks, particularly around Budget measures. I suffered from them as chancellor myself." Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Duke of Sussex arrived back in the UK this afternoon to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games. It comes amid reports Prince Harry will not meet King Charles during his visit. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John Swinney has been elected as Scotland's seventh first minister after becoming the new SNP leader following the formal resignation of Humza Yousaf on Tuesday. He is expected to be sworn in at a ceremony on Wednesday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Grant Shapps has said that “state involvement” in the large-scale cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence cannot be ruled out as speculation continues to grow that China carried out the hack. The defence secretary said there is evidence of “potential failings” of the contractor operating the payroll system that was hacked, “which may have made it easier for the malign actor” to gain access to bank details of veterans. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed new MP Chris Webb to Westminster following his victory in the Blackpool South by-election. Mr Webb received 10,825 votes after Thursday's contest - a 58.9% vote share.
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The Queen has visited a primary school in Islington where she opened a new Coronation Library - a day after the first anniversary of the King's historic crowning at Westminster Abbey. During the visit, Her Majesty met with teachers and pupils and watched the school choir perform. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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