The independent review says successive governments made "knee jerk" decisions to issue longer prison sentences.

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There are 11 million people in England and Wales aged 65 or older, including more than half a million who are aged over 90.

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Lancet study looked at 16 EU countries and the four nations of the UK as the NHS warns ‘we can’t treat our way out of this ...

A common complaint was that “boomers” – which can refer to members of the “baby boom generation” born after World War 2 but ...

It is the fourth consecutive year that a record number of alcohol-specific deaths, including health conditions such as ...

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The number of booze-related deaths in the UK has reached a record high, with the North more likely to be affected than the ...

The Independent Sentencing Review said longer jail terms have been a ‘knee jerk’ policy response which has led to an overwhelmed system.