In 1900, many of Britain’s poorest families were still living in unhealthy back-to-back houses owned by private landlords. Three pieces of legislation helped to improve this situation.

Built in 1900, the unremarkable but cozy home is a half-colonial. At 1,800 square feet, it has four bedrooms, a back porch, ...

According to the latest figures, only 65 per cent of people eligible for Pension Credit received the benefit in 2023. This ...