‘You are set up to fail’: homeless people say system in England is broken and they need help

Ben Jennings on Andy Burnham’s plans for young people – cartoon

Jury selected for trial of four accused of sexually assaulting man’s drugged ex-wife

Mr Justice Saini tells the eight men and six women at Winchester crown court the case is likely to be upsettingJurors being selected for the trial of four men accused of sexually assaulting the ex-wife of a former Conservative councillor, who has admitted repeatedly drugging and raping her, have been warned the case is likely to be upsetting. Philip Young, 50, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges of abuse against his former wife, Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity.

Andy Burnham insists 'names not numbers' will drive mission to end rough sleeping

Andy Burnham insists 'names not numbers' will drive mission to end rough sleeping Hosting a summit on rough sleeping in Downing Street on Monday, the Prime Minister said his plans to tackle homelessness across the country were 'permanent' Andy Burnham has insisted "names not numbers" will drive his mission to eradicate rough sleeping. Hosting a summit on rough sleeping in Downing Street today, the Prime Minister insisted his plans to tackle homelessness across the country were "permanent"....

If you’ve never been a family to say “I love you”, it’s never too late to start

Dear Coleen, I went to visit my parents recently and came away feeling very upset because my mum was quite forgetful and my dad was unsteady on his feet because his hip was stiff and painful. It suddenly hit me how old they are, which I know sounds silly, but I’ve always been used to them being so fit, active and with it. They’ve always been the kind of parents who welcome their children back home at every opportunity, organise holidays and have been very supportive and generous with money...