Social isolation intensifies when multiple disadvantages overlap.

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While Europe’s politicians struggle to agree on much, they can still unite to protect puppies and kittens. 

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Chancellor tells parliamentary party they might not like every measure but promises budget will be ‘fair’

Behold the broken Hearts, backs and parts Of nature Evolved to follow A finite path

Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system

We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...

Britain’s chancellor wants to start making good on a flagship Labour promise … just don’t mention the tax increases.

How tactical voting could stop Nigel Farage becoming prime minister

Wes Streeting's multi-billion pound reforms are failing to deliver the improvements he promised, a report by MPs has found

‘Politically realistic’ for UK to make financial contribution so it can access European single market, Irish minister says

Fifty years after Franco’s death, autocracy is going strong

every cow, otter, and seal had to learn survivor's wisdom: trade your curiosity for fear.

Veteran, 100, says winning World War II ‘wasn’t worth it’ due to state of Britain

Government and water companies are devising emergency plans for worst water shortage in decades

Attitudes poll also suggests people increasingly believe UK is divided, that ‘culture wars’ exist and life was better in past

Traders report long waits at Sevington inspection post and claim trees and shrubs are repeatedly being damaged

At the dawn of capitalism German peasants sought a fairer society; they were slaughtered but the struggle continues

The official record of Rachel Reeves’ pre-budget speech omitted some excoriating criticism of her predecessors. What did she really say?