Data shows nostalgia for old songs (and campaigns) has replaced the melancholy covers that became a trademark for John Lewis

Pressure on emergency departments is not unique to us but the chronic shortage of beds and staff puts the NHS under huge strain

Panic is rising among the Class of 2025 and their families as applications go into the void

The H3N2 strain has been sweeping across Europe, with hospital treatment in the UK rising. This is why this epidemic is different from previous ones

The navy is smaller than at any other point since the English Civil War and ships and submarines are ageing rapidly

Loneliness in Britain has quadrupled since 2019, affecting about a quarter of people — and younger generations rather than the elderly may be suffering the most

At least 20 councils have underspent or diverted the resources earmarked for pre-school children in the last decade

Why high rates are bad for Britain — and possibly very good for you

ONS data shows that in just two decades middle earners went from being net contributors to net recipients. What has changed?

What the data reveals about the budget’s potential impact on parents, child poverty and whether it pays to be in work