England
From an elected president to palaces: Here’s what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
From an elected president to palaces: Here’s what would actually happen if Britain became a republic
‘Our identity has often been relegated to that of the monarchy, so in terms of national identity becoming a republic would be liberating’
Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say
Use council tax hike on second homes to build thousands of new community-led houses, experts say
Local authorities in England can charge a 100% council tax premium on second homes from this month. It could bring in an additional £150m for councils and a portion of that should go to community groups to build homes, experts have said
Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk
Revealed: How ‘sinister’ lack of access to surgical abortions puts lives at risk
‘They think sending women to England is perfectly reasonable,’ say campaigners as lack of abortion care in Scotland drives women south of the border
Cost of buying an average home in England now unaffordable for all but very rich people
Cost of buying an average home in England now unaffordable for all but very rich people
‘A national disgrace’: More than 350,000 people homeless in England this Christmas
‘A national disgrace’: More than 350,000 people homeless in England this Christmas
Drug deaths at highest level since records began – and experts say it’s going to get worse
Drug deaths at highest level since records began – and experts say it’s going to get worse
William Blake gave voice to the nation. The least we can do is save his cottage
