Coronavirus: Government promises to pay ‘whatever it costs’ for treatment and testing

Coronavirus pandemic: Government finance plan includes promise to pay ‘whatever it costs’ for treatment and testing

Government in fight for survival, cabinet split, opposition turns up pressure on health and disability

Key ministers have drawn up their battle lines and daily newspapers say the cabinet is split. The government has descended into disarray and this is likely to deteriorate into a form civil war within the party. The national leader seems completely unable to set any form of direction. Meanwhile, the opposition is promising to review …

Volunteer family carers not appreciated by government, new poll shows

Those who provide unpaid care for loved ones are not appreciated enough, according to a new poll. Carers in the UK are the same as caregivers in the USA. The online poll was designed to find what the public thinks about carers. It was run by the Multiple Sclerosis Society which says the major findings …

May’s ‘extreme’ bedfellows may be good for welfare benefits

It is no surprise that Theresa May wants to hold on to the keys of 10 Downing Street. After all, it is the official home of the British prime minister. But she needs help, her Conservative party fell several seats short of an overall majority in last week's general election. As I write this, talks …