Scottish journalist and author Andrew O’Hagan talks about why the social novel still matters- and why good books are as essential as protein.

Around 70 firefighters tackled a massive blaze at a block of flats in Walworth, south London. A photo shared by somebody on Reddit from Brixton showed smoke billowing into the sky.

Some young people in England are living in an “almost-Dickensian level of poverty”, the Children’s Commissioner said as she insisted the two-child benefit limit must be scrapped. Black mould ...

Rebel Labour MPs criticize Starmer’s ‘Dickensian’ benefits cut, warning of increased poverty among disabled individuals.

'Dickensian' benefit cuts slammed by leading Labour rebel as Starmer faces biggest revolt of his premiership ...

Heatwave grips London as temperatures soar towards 30C for second day and health alert issued High temperatures have led commuters to report stuffy conditions across the Tube network ...