The government wants to guarantee annual oil and gas licensing rounds to "improve energy security".

A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.

There has been fury as water companies make millions of pounds by selling off water storage sites for housing, fishing and other uses while building just two small new reservoirs in five years

Drought leads to calls for more reservoirs to protect supplies - but experts say there are barriers.

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The number of people dying in poverty has increased by 19% in the past four years, according to a new report created by Loughborough University for the end of life charity Marie Curie.

Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.

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