One in five British children are living below the poverty line, with almost half under the threshold in some areas, according to new research.

Figures released this week from the ONS show that more than one in three people have no savings to cope with unexpected emergencies.

New Trades Union Congress General Secretary Frances O'Grady says the welfare benefits uprating cap is unfair and a big political risk for the government.

As people prepare to return to work after the New Year, rail campaigners warn that commuters face inflation-busting fare increases and service cuts.