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.

Part of History The people’s health, c.1250 to the present day New methods of grinding grain improved the quality of bread. Refrigeration meant that more food could be brought in from abroad ...

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 ...