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Police data underlines fears for the safety of inmates and staff amid overcrowding and budget cuts as a result of Tory austerity

Ward closures and flooding in dilapidated buildings in London as one of 40 new hospitals pledged remains unbuilt

Despite a shaky truce declared in Sudan until May 11, the violence has continued, endangering civilians who were already facing shortages of medical care, basic necessities, water, and electricity. In response, citizen solidarity movements are emerging both on the ground and on social networks in an attempt to assist the…

The political commentator is an elegant voice of reason in an often polarised world

Culture secretary defends Rishi Sunak and says poll setback will not prompt change of strategy

The baroque composer was passionate about food and music, as celebrated at the refurbished Handel & Hendrix in London museum reopening this month

In this extract from her new book, the comedian and writer gives a Zoom talk about depression from her hospital room

Employees at Lithuanian freight operator Girteka complain of hard conditions on the road, including one who says he fell seriously ill but co-drove his truck 800 miles after emerging from hospital

Souvenir editions abound and positive appraisals dominate amid descriptions from ‘his crowning moment’ to ‘king of the world’