Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, has been named the most deprived neighbourhood in England for the fourth consecutive time since 2010, new data shows.

Jaywick, a seaside town in Essex has once again been ranked as the most deprived area in England.This marks the fourth ...

Jordan Walid, who grew up in Hastings, said the town was a "good environment". "It has been a smooth ride," he told the BBC in Broomgrove, known for being one of the most deprived parts of the borough ...

After more than a year in power, Labour has failed to reverse the cuts to social security that have worsened health ...

Living in the poorest areas of England could cost you almost five years of your life, a report on ageing has revealed. Men living in the poorest areas of the country can expect to live 4.4 fewer years ...

For centuries, gleaning was a lifeline for the rural poor in England and France. Today, some nonprofits are working to bring it back. For centuries, gleaning had been a lifeline for the rural poor in ...

How did a law passed by Elizabeth I turn fashion into welfare? Ruth Goodman explains the story behind one garment and the ...