Global warming means that we’re now in a race for knowledge about the ocean before it’s exploited beyond recognition.

Punk act Millie Manders and the Shutup are using their music to raise awareness – and money – for those in need.

Lesbian, working-class Welsh writer Rachel Dawson was awarded a bursary by Literature Wales to write her debut novel, Neon ...

The national director at Habitat for Humanity explains how empty buildings are the key to unlocking new, affordable housing ...

The public has shown support for assisted dying being legalised, in principle, but disability campaigners are concerned.

The Scottish government will reintroduce universal winter fuel payments for pensioners – but will the UK government do the ...

In a passionate debate in the House of Commons, MPs discussed whether the assisted dying bill should move forward to the next ...

Legal aid rates, which fund solicitors to help asylum seekers through their cases, have not increased since 1996, a ...

Here's a list of opportunities if you're looking to volunteer on Christmas Day and help people during the festive period ...

Andrew Ridgeley knew from the moment George Michael wrote Last Christmas that it would become a festive classic.

New BBC doc, The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas? offers a fascinating window on musical history but avoids big issues ...

Julia Hamilton, 68, and her daughter, Arabella Byrne, 40, have written a book about their experiences with alcoholism ...