Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor said the smell of rat urine was “overpowering” in some areas of HMP Rochester in Kent.

The Royal Mint commissioned research published to coincide with the release of its ‘sustainable’ sixpence made from recovered ...

Varenicline works by tackling nicotine cravings and also helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

Government overhaul of system for official bathing sites could also widen the definition of bathers and bring in multiple testing spots at sites.

Two in five senior staff in childcare settings have said changes in the Budget could lead to permanent closures unless the Government takes action.

Research for Marie Curie said an estimated 128,000 people died in fuel poverty in 2022, including 110,000 pensioners.

A charity founded by former prime minister Gordon Brown is expanding to boost its aim of supporting families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.

A third of the most vulnerable children in the social care system have been placed long distances from their homes, schools and support networks, research has found. The study identified that a ...

Small family farms could pay up to 159% of their profits in inheritance tax following changes at the Budget, according to analysis by a landowners’ group. The Country Land and Business Association ...

Mike Peters, frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, has said his “future is uncertain” as he implored people to become potential stem cell donors. The rock star, who was forced to cancel a US tour earlier ...

Sir Keir Starmer would not comment on Donald Trump’s views about climate change, saying instead that he is “very clear” that ...

Terminally ill adults with less than six months to live who have a settled wish to end their lives which has been approved by two doctors and the High Court would be able to do so under a new law ...