The number of households unable to afford basic essentials such as food and heating is at a record high, according to new research which suggests the rise has been driven mainly by those traditionally less likely to be struggling.. Read More...
Andy Burnham’s premiership begins at a time when four-fifths of Britons feel the country is going in the wrong direction, only half are satisfied with their living standards and confidence in the quality of the NHS has plummeted, according to polling.. Read More...
Young obese women are driving a rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes across England, research suggests.. Read More...
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe by hitting her 21 times on her head with a hammer.. Read More...
The father of a 16-year-old who was murdered on a North Ayrshire beach has said losing him has “devastated our family forever”.. Read More...
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe.. Read More...
Andy Burnham told ministers he will lead a “cost-of-living Government” after announcing an £850 million tax cut on electricity bills.. Read More...
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban for just over 10 million customers as the exceptionally dry, hot weather drives a surge in demand.. Read More...
UK Government borrowing fell by a third last month, a bigger decline than forecasters were expecting and delivering some early relief to John Healey on his first day as Chancellor, official figures show.. Read More...
David Dimbleby has said he is “appalled” by cuts at the BBC which will result in up to 2,000 people losing their jobs.. Read More...