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"An official inquiry is about to propose a radical shake-up of Britain's long-term care system. We take a detailed look to help you decide whether the changes will leave you richer or poorer."
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Report from the Evening Standard: "An eagerly-awaited report on social care may recommend a £50,000 cap on the amount anyone in England is expected to pay for care in their old age, its author indicated."
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Great article from Michelle Mitchell of Age UK in the Telegraph. Key quote: "The key test for the Government will be whether it accepts the hard truth that funding a proper social care system will require a funding solution over and above the present, clearly inadequate, levels."
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Video report from Nick Robinson, including a brief interview with Andrew Dilnot.
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"Bills faced by families in England for caring for the elderly should be capped at £35,000 an official inquiry is set to tell ministers, the BBC understands."
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Nick Robinson adds his analysis to the mix: "Labour paid a heavy political price before the last election for proposing what the Conservatives dubbed a "death tax". Next week the government will be urged to cap the bills people face for caring for the elderly."
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