The conference aims to cut the numbers living in fuel poverty A charity has warned that understanding the barriers to eradicating fuel poverty is vital if the government's pledge to end it by 2016 is to be met. The call comes...
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Thousands of people in flood-stricken communities are starting the working week amid widespread disruption. Sixteen bridges and at least 25 roads are closed in Cumbria, where once-short commutes will involve lengthy detours....
Activist Huang Qi has spent a decade fighting for people's rights Chinese activist Huang Qi has been sentenced to three years in prison for "illegally holding state secrets". Mr Huang was arrested after helping families whose...