Here is how many food banks there are across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and who can use them.

Auditor general Dorinnia Carville described the lack of progress four years after the inquiry reported as ‘concerning’.

The Children’s Commissioner said the findings were ‘a stark reminder of the daily fight children and their families face seeking support’.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said ‘widening waistbands’ were placing a burden on the NHS and leaving people out of work in the long-term.

Former teacher Josh MacAlister will introduce a Private Member’s Bill in Parliament this week on tackling addictive phone use by young people.

Martyn’s Law should balance “protection of life (with) protection of our way of life”, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledged as MPs backed an anti-terrorism law following the Manchester Arena attack.

Tony Nicklinson’s daughter said ‘suffering unbearably’ should be included in any new assisted dying legislation.

The centres can accommodate up to 400 migrants at first, with that expected to increase to 880 in a few weeks.

The announcements include £1 billion from DP World, despite reports the plans were being reviewed after a row with the Transport Secretary.

There is an “urgent need for a rapid turnaround” of England’s health watchdog owing to “significant failings” in how it works, according to a damning review. The final report of senior NHS leader Dr ...

Shadow Cabinet Office minister John Glen said Labour frontbenchers have been “beset by a series of scandals” involving freebies, as he asked several questions about the Government’s approach to ...

Scotland’s former first minister died suddenly on Saturday afternoon while attending a conference in North Macedonia.