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MPs say levy for over 40s could fund free social care

People aged over 40 should pay a dedicated social care premium to fund free care in the future, MPs have said.

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By Martin Ford | 26 June 2018

People aged over 40 should pay a dedicated social care premium to fund free care in the future, MPs have said.

Council tax valuations and bands should also be reformed and allowed to use the proceeds from additional business rates retention in 2020 to fund social care.

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