内容摘要：Jersey's first conference to consider how the island needs to adapt to the population getting older takes place later in May.

Jersey's first conference to consider how the island needs to adapt to the population getting older takes place later in May.

"Its an absolute scandal to see hospice services taken away from communities because there isn’t enough money," he said."It doesn’t take much to preserve them - the sums we are talking about are miniscule compared to what the NHS spends."

A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said: "This government has inherited huge challenges in the hospice sector, as well as a £22 billion black hole in the public finances, so these problems will take time to fix."Hospices provide vital, compassionate care for people facing the end of their lives, and invaluable support to their families. We want everyone to have access to high-quality end of life care."This government is determined to shift more healthcare out of hospitals and into the community, to ensure patients and their families receive personalised care in the most appropriate setting."

MP Mike Amesbury has been suspended from the Labour Party after CCTV footage emerged appearing to show him punching a man to the ground.He has also had the Labour whip withdrawn, meaning he will now sit as an independent MP in Parliament.

the Runcorn and Helsby MP is apparently seen continuing to hit the man as he lies in the street.

Cheshire Police said a 55-year-old man had been voluntarily interviewed under caution in relation to the incident and had since been released pending further enquiries.Councillor Anne Handley, the leader of the council, said the government grant would play a "key role" in ensuring the authority "can continue to invest in its sheltered housing stock".

"It's great to see the work in progress and I look forward to seeing the first new residents move into the accommodation," she added.Demolition and construction contracts have been awarded to Hobson and Porter, the Hull-based developer.

The plans include a communal lounge for residents.Mark Smee, a director at Hobson and Porter, said it was a "flagship" project and he could not "wait to see it develop".