Care homes and GP practices may face closure due to increased tax burdens and rising insurance contributions, prompting concerns over potential impacts on elderly care services.

The Chancellor has announced the Budget for 2024, indicating a significant increase in public borrowing by £32 billion per year and raising taxes to the highest level on record, alongside concerns from economists about the potential stagnation of economic growth due to downgraded forecasts.

Two Conservative leadership candidates accused the government of withholding information related to the Southport incident, claiming concern over a potential cover-up and emphasising the need for transparency in the investigation.