Research highlighting the growing costs and impact on children of many social care placements should be a ‘turning point’, councils say.

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

The Government will not meet its ambition of getting NHS waiting times down to 18 weeks without investing in more capacity for primary care, children’s services and mental health, according to trust ...

The Multibank network, founded by Mr Brown with support from online giant Amazon, is now backed by Comic Relief and growing numbers of businesses, redistributing surplus items such a clothes, shoes, ...

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

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

The Country Land and Business Association claims farmers will have to pay more than their profits are worth in tax, and may need to sell their land.

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

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

Farmers may never forgive Labour for the change to inheritance tax rules on agricultural land, the Conservative Party has claimed, as it said there was a “palpable” feeling of betrayal in rural ...

“Complex” evidence is being considered by prosecutors following an investigation into misconduct allegations at an Army barracks where four soldiers died from gunshot wounds. The Crown Prosecution ...

The 63-year-old took over from Des Lynam on the Premier League highlights show back in 1999 so would have covered 25 seasons by the end of his tenure. It is understood he will stay at the BBC until ...