The Centre for Ageing Better said data analysed on its behalf suggested more than a fifth of people in this age group are living in a poor-quality home that could be making their existing health condition worse. It said people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, those living in London and those who have a serious health condition or disability are more likely to be affected. Data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing covering 2022/23 was analysed by the National Centre for Social Research on behalf of the charity. It found an estimated 4.5 million people aged 50 or older in England with a health condition aggravated by the cold are living in a home with one or more serious problems. Some 2.8 million were aged between 50 and 70, while 1.7 million were aged 70 and older. Health conditions included respiratory diseases, congestive heart failure, heart disease and lung conditions, including asthma. Housing problems identified in the research included damp, water leaks, bad condensation, electrical or plumbing problems, rot and decay. While some 2.2 million people over 50 with health and housing problems owned their home outright, the biggest proportion of people (51%) with such issues lived in rented accommodation. The charity said older renters with a health condition were up to three times more likely to have five or more issues with their home than someone in the same age group who owns their home. Those with a health condition that can be affected by poor housing who had a significant issue in their homes were most likely to live in London (52%) followed by the North East (35%) and the North West (35%), the West Midlands and the East of England (both on 28%), and the South West (27%). Almost half (46%) of people aged 50 and above from black and minority ethnic backgrounds with one of the health conditions had at least one problem with their home, which the charity said amounted to almost 500,000 people. Among white people in this age group it was just under one in three (32%). The research also suggested people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds living with a health condition were also more than twice as likely to have five or more issues with their housing compared with their white counterparts – 15% compared with 6%. Dr Carole Easton, the charity’s chief executive, said not only does the research show the difficulties faced by those living in poor housing, but it is also “very bad news” for both the economy and the NHS. She said: “Our latest research shows that our poor-quality housing crisis is putting people with health conditions in their 50s, 60s and beyond, in harm’s way. “This is obviously terrible for those individuals who live in homes that carry a very real risk of making them sick, particularly when winter comes around. “But it is also very bad news for the country. Older workers living in homes that are making their health conditions worse are going to be less likely to be able to work and help grow the economy. “Older people whose serious health conditions are made worse by their homes will require treatment, putting additional winter pressures on our health system. “All could be averted if we tackled poor-quality housing with the urgency and priority it demands.” Holly Holder, deputy director for homes at the charity, said the Government must “fix this hidden housing crisis by delivering a national strategy to tackle poor quality housing across all tenures and committing to halving the number of non-decent homes over the next decade”. She added: “No-one should have to live in a home that damages their health, yet it is the norm for far too many people in England today. “By failing to address poor-quality homes we are limiting the lives of some of the country’s poorest and most vulnerable people. “Our new analysis shows that the combination of health and house problems are most likely to impact groups of people who are already disadvantaged by multiple health and wealth inequalities.” A Government spokesperson said: “Despite the challenging inheritance faced by this Government, through our Plan for Change we’re taking action to improve housing conditions across all tenures and ensure homes are decent, safe and warm – especially for the most vulnerable. “We’re consulting on reforms to the Decent Homes Standard next year to improve the quality of social and privately rented housing, and introducing Awaab’s Law to both sectors to tackle damp, dangerous and cold conditions for all renters in England. “Our warm homes plan will also help people find ways to save money on energy bills and deliver cleaner heating, with up to 300,000 households to benefit from upgrades next year.”
Alberta pitches new rules for auto insurance, including rate hikes, no-fault claimsFox News' William La Jeunesse provides details on the efforts to call two California House races as critics urge the state to fix its drawn-out counting process. The Republican National Committee (RNC) said it has filed national lawsuits to stop several states from counting mail-in-ballots after Election Day, as California has taken nearly a month to certify some races. "It is absurd for California to accept ballots by mail up to 7 days after Election Day and take almost a month to count them," RNC Chairman Michael Whatley wrote on X. Whatley said the RNC, alongside the California Republican Party, "will continue to fight aggressively to force all states to stop accepting ballots after Election Day." Republicans on the ground in California are working with attorneys and observers "throughout the process of voting, curing, and counting," he added. The RNC has also partnered with the National Republican Congressional Committee and Elon Musk's PAC to launch a new statewide ballot curing operation. "The RNC, NRCC, and CAGOP's election integrity operation was on the ground in California before Election Day, on Election Day, and has continued working ever since November 5th. Our attorneys and trained volunteers are in place to ensure transparency throughout the election process," Gates McGavick, senior adviser to Whatley, told Fox News Digital in a statement. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ENCLAVE NEAR SANCTUARY CITY TRIES TO 'NEWSOM-PROOF' ITSELF Voters cast ballots during the Super Tuesday primary at a polling station in an American Legion post in Hawthorne, California, March 5, 2024. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images) California's vote-counting process has been prolonged due to the high volume of mail-in-ballots, with a majority of Californians opting to vote by mail. In the state's 2022 election, nearly 90% of votes were cast via mail-in ballots. State law also permits mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they arrive up to a week later. Mail-in ballots are typically put through a verification process that can also lengthen the amount of time they are tallied. The election certification deadline is Dec. 16. As of Wednesday, several races remain undecided in the Golden State, including for the 13th Congressional District, where Republican Rep. John Duarte is being challenged by Democrat Adam Gray. MIGRANT MURDERS PUT AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ON EDGE AS OVER 1.4 MILLION AVOID DEPORTATION WITH SHADY TACTICS The California Capitol July 17, 2022, in Sacramento (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) "Every vote in every state matters, and the RNC will work with our state parties and candidates to ensure Election Integrity across the country," Whatley said. "It is clear that we need real election reforms to Protect the Vote in California." Liberal Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws during his term to expand mail-in voting. In 2021, Newsom signed AB 37, making California one of the first states to require that all active registered voters automatically receive absentee ballots, codifying a temporary COVID-era emergency measure passed in 2020. Two laws signed in 2023, AB 626 and AB 545, require a curbside voting option at all polling places and permit voters to drop off their mail-in ballots at polling stations to have them counted immediately. NEW WALL CONSTRUCTION AT TEXAS BORDER KICKS OFF WITH FAMILY OF SLAIN JOCELYN NUNGARAY WATCHING California Gov. Gavin Newsom greets people, July 8, 2024, in Hooksett, New Hampshire. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) California is one of 14 states where voters are not required to show voter ID at polling stations. In March 2024, Huntington Beach – a conservative hotspot on the southern coastal line – officials passed a local measure requiring voter ID to vote in elections, which Newsom quickly bucked through state legislation in September that prohibited local governments from enforcing laws that require voter ID. "The right to freely cast your vote is the foundation of our democracy and Huntington Beach's voter ID policy flies in the face of this principle," state Attorney General Bob Bonta said in a statement at the time. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Republican criticism of extended vote-counting periods has intensified this election cycle, including in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Prior to Sen. Bob Casey's concession last week in Pennsylvania's Senate race to his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick, national and state Republican parties went to court arguing counties should not count mail-in-ballots where the voter either didn't write a date on the return envelope or wrote the wrong one, the AP reported. President-Elect Trump has also taken notice of California's voter ID laws, writing on his Truth Social account he would demand proof of citizenship and voter ID in elections. Meanwhile, Newsom is gearing up to "Trump-proof" the state and has called an emergency special legislative session on Dec. 2. "California is ready to fight," Newsom wrote on X after the election. "Whether it be our fundamental civil rights, reproductive freedom, or climate action – we refuse to turn back the clock and allow our values and laws to be attacked." Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.
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There's good news for PlayStation Plus subscribers, because Sony is about to reveal a new batch of free PS4 and PS5 games. The December 2024 PS Plus Essentials will be announced by Sony on November 27, before launching a week later on December 3. December's batch of games will replace the current line-up, which includes Hot Wheels Unleashed 2, Ghostwire Tokyo and Death Note Killer Within. If you want to grab the current games and next month's releases, then now is a good time to join PS Plus, because memberships are discounted as part of Sony's Black Friday sale. As for the December line-up, fans have been attempting to predict the next wave of games ahead of the official reveal. Based on the monthly predictions thread over on Reddit , many fans believe Forspoken, Hades, Atomic Heart, Terminator Resistance or Resident Evil Village will join the line-up. Resident Evil Village feels long overdue for PS Plus, so don't be surprised if it finally makes an appearance in December. You can also add Resident Evil 2 and Resi 3 Remake to that list. Terminator Resistance is another game that feels like a good fit for PlayStation Plus in December. Elsewhere, there are plenty of picks for Assassin's Creed games such as Mirage and Unity. Ubisoft's Prince of Persia The Lost Crown also gets a mention. Other realistic picks include Deathloop, Signalis, Suicide Squad, Lords of the Fallen, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Quarry, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, Snowrunner and Viewfinder. That's on top of Wrestlequest, Judgement, Payday 3, Jusant, Cocoon, Like a Dragon Gaiden, Moving Out, CrossCode, LEGO Hobbit, Everspace 2, Shenmue 3, Mafia 3 and Stray. I could definitely see Stray making an appearance after all this time, although the publisher may want to add some distance following its recent release on Nintendo Switch. Other people believe we could see games like Castlevania Advance Collection, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Planet Zoo, Hitman World of Assassination, or EA Sports WRC make an appearance in December. The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Hogwarts Legacy, Sonic Frontiers, Subnautica: Below Zero, Harold Halibut, Dave the Diver, Cult of the Lamb, Metro Exodus, The Pathless and Art of Rally also receive votes. Some of the more eye-catching picks include Cyberpunk 2077 and Sea of Thieves, which both seem unlikely, but would equally make fantastic additions. A PS Plus release of Sea of Thieves would help boost the player count, while a Cyberpunk 2077 launch would help CD Projekt sell more units of its Phantom Liberty DLC. A few Final Fantasy games feature in the predictions thread, although one of them seems unrealistic. Indeed, while I could definitely see Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core joining the line-up, I don't think we'll be seeing Final Fantasy 16. Other unlikely additions include Rise of the Ronin, Star Wars Jedi Survivor, Gran Turismo 7, Topspin 2K25, God of War Ragnarok, Lies of P, Spider-Man Miles Morales, Dark Souls Remastered, Red Dead Redemption and Nier Automata.Percentages: FG .432, FT .724. 3-Point Goals: 12-36, .333 (Sears 6-15, Carter 3-10, Givens 1-2, Bailey 1-3, V.Miller 1-5, Mike.Williams 0-1). Team Rebounds: 14. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Reed 2, Chest, Sears). Turnovers: 17 (Carter 5, Reed 3, Bailey 2, Givens 2, Sears 2, Fountain, R.Miller, V.Miller). Steals: 11 (Carter 3, Chest 3, Bailey 2, Reed, Sears, V.Miller). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .407, FT .720. 3-Point Goals: 10-34, .294 (Ivy-Curry 5-12, Da.Johnson 4-8, Hall 1-6, B.Williams 0-1, Di.Johnson 0-1, Taylor 0-1, Jocius 0-2, Coleman 0-3). Team Rebounds: 7. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 7 (B.Williams 2, Thiam 2, Coleman, Hendricks, Jocius). Turnovers: 15 (Ivy-Curry 4, Da.Johnson 3, Hall 3, B.Williams, Coleman, Jocius, Taylor, Thiam). Steals: 15 (Coleman 5, Da.Johnson 5, B.Williams 2, Ivy-Curry, Machowski, Thiam). Technical Fouls: None. .Carver Bancorp director Knuckles buys $14,999 in stock