Protests had been held over the future of the five care homes that were under review in Lancashire.

A UK care home business has plunged into administration. The company has reportedly ceased trading after administrators were appointed on Friday (January 30).

Three people were found dead and four others were taken to hospital after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a care home for the elderly in southwest England, police said on Wednesday. Three ...

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