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The IndependentMonday, 28 September 2026
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Energy price shock deals blow to PM’s social care plan
Forecast of soaring cost of oil and gas seen by The Independent risks derailing Andy Burnham’s hopes of creating NHS-style system to finally end ‘broken and unfair’ adult social care
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