Hospitals are being warned of a possible influx of wounded, but it is understood wards and beds are not being set aside.

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Certainly, plenty of recently-jettisoned national coaches will perhaps envy Woolmer's situation, and it is understood he is being handsomely paid for his troubles.

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It is understood one option being given serious consideration to help make the savings is to cut back on people's entitlement to care services.

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