From Epping to Facebook groups, how fear is being repackaged and pointed downwards and never up

Domestic violence, evictions and family breakdowns account for the surge in homelessness in Southend, estimated to cost £100m to remedy

Cannot Become Normal

We urge the Government to introduce a ban on both the use and sale of artificial grass in residential settings. This should include prohibiting its installation in private gardens and outdoor spaces, ...

Down's Syndrome can exacerbate health challenges, and it's becoming clear that the current funding models aren't fit for purpose

Telling it like it is.

Sanctions, including for Thames Water CEO, announced as part of new government powers under Water Act Bonuses for 10 water company executives in England, including the boss of Thames Water, will be banned with immediate effect over serious sewage pollution, as part of new powers brought in by the Labour government. The top executives of six water companies who have overseen the most serious pollution events will not receive performance rewards this year, the environment said. Continue reading...

The Act Concerning Strangers reinforced restrictions on trading, and included new limitations on leasing property

Trussell food banks reported a 46% increase in emergency food parcels provided for families with children compared to five years ago.

After a decade of disputes, the government has ruled a public footpath must run through the couple’s garden

Exclusive: Virgin Atlantic and Renault among companies that continued to publish misleading environmental claims

Labour promises cuts to migration – but without a plan, care homes, hospitals and families will suffer

ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with the words it 's so gross behind her

Utility’s chair tells MPs that retention payments are needed to prevent rivals ‘picking off’ staff