Ministers are set to launch an extensive independent commission to reform adult social care in England, aiming to address growing challenges and improve outcomes for older and disabled individuals, as a Labour manifesto commitment promises to inject millions into the system to prevent hospital admissions and ease family burdens.

A tragic event unfolded in New Orleans where a vehicle displaying an IS flag drove into a crowd celebrating the New Year, resulting in ten fatalities and prompting an FBI investigation into an act of terror, with reports confirming that the suspect has been neutralised.

Private dental practices are significantly increasing their fees, causing many individuals to forego essential dental care due to the high costs, while NHS dental options remain limited and difficult to access.

Ministers have initiated thorough structural surveys of numerous post-war school buildings in England, addressing concerns about defects associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, which may pose safety risks, following reports of structural issues in thousands of such buildings.