More than 3,200 care home beds across the North West could be overwhelmed by Spring 2026, as demand for residential care continues to outpace available capacity, according to new analysis from Noble Live-In Care, part of CCH Group. The modelling suggests the region is approaching
PRESIDENT Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has told GB News that the UK’s support for US military action against Iran came “a little too late” but the Prime Minister’s relationship with Trump can be repaired. Asked about the UK’s military contribution, he told Ben Leo
For anyone planning a home improvement job, property clearance, or building project in Greater Manchester, a good skip hire Manchester guide can make the whole process feel far more manageable. Waste tends of build up faster than expected, whether it comes from kitchen units, broken
The tax incentive for investing in VCTs is being slashed in four weeks. Time is running out for investors to be able to benefit from 30% income tax relief. It will be reduced to 20% from April 6th. Wealth Club is urging the government to
AN ex-patient of the Tavistock Gender Identity Development Service has said she believes lobby groups are pushing a trial which would put children in “harm’s way”. Speaking on GB News Keira Bell said: “I came from a troubled background, and I was a tomboy and
England Lioness and Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone officially opened a new small-group personal training gym in Knutsford this week, lending her support to an approach to fitness that prioritises confidence, coaching, community and long-term wellbeing. More than 200 guests, including FITISM Knutsford’s inaugural members
Courteeners have announced two warm up shows taking place in the weeks ahead of their massive headline shows at Tramlines Festival in July and Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park in August. Courteeners will play: Thursday 23rd July Stoke-On-Trent Victoria Hall Thursday 27th August Leicester O2 Academy 1
Care England, the leading voice for adult social care providers in England, has welcomed the 5.4% increase in the NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC) rate for 2026/27, which will see the standard weekly payment rise from £254.06 to £267.68, and the enhanced rate rise from £349.50
Personnel Checks Ltd, a Blackburn-based UK background screening provider, has acquired Manchester-based screening firm Know Your Candidate Ltd (KYC) in a six-figure deal designed to accelerate growth and expand its presence in the SME screening market. The acquisition will add around 2,000 SME clients to
New research from Lloyds reveals nine in 10 (94%) Gen Z dream of owning a home. Confidence in making this happen is low, as more than a quarter (29%) genuinely believe they’re more likely to win the lottery than buy their first home. A further