New research has exposed the pressures facing young people, with school, money and wider worries weighing heavily on their wellbeing as The Children's Society calls for action

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

If someone has good health, is well educated, has a partner and a certain level of income, you might assume that they are in a good place mentally. Not so fast; many factors can lead to a person falli...

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BBPA wants content definition for beer to be considered non-alcoholic to be changed from 0.05% to 0.5%

Makerfield MP on course to be PM will argue for more decision-making in regions and communities as he sets out platform for government

The government will repeal the Vagrancy Act on Monday 29 June 2026, ending nearly two centuries of legislation that has criminalised rough sleeping and begging.

A word on health and wellbeing

Labour MP Lauren Edwards to use private members bill to put issue before MPs again

Businesses warn that proposed changes to ‘nutrient profiling model’ risk stoking inflation and reducing investment

Letters: Our life expectancy is not simply our personal responsibility, writes Jennie Popay

Anthony Eyton, from Brixton, is preparing for this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition.

Deborah Arnott reflects on how a long‑shot proposal to create a tobacco‑free generation moved from scepticism to cross‑party support and became law.

Hi everyone! We're taking on the Hatch End Triathlon this year - but… Farah Juma needs your support for Fund a 2-Seater Trike for Accessible Cycling in Harrow

Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting children

The full list of candidates standing in Harrow’s local elections has now been published, with voters set to head to the polls on Thursday 7 May. A total

John Healey says warship and aircraft forced Russia to abandon activity in North Sea in month-long operation

Our guest,  Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve shares with us the top findings from the recently released 2026 World Happiness Report. He is Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the Unive...

Tell your next council leader you want cycle routes that are safe & fun for everyone

The ruling could be the beginning of the end of social media as we know it, writes the BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman.

Government’s pilot ban for under-16s accompanies consultation as peers vote on Australia-style restrictions