It found that in the wider North East, 54.6% of homes were classed as deprived in at least one of the four dimensions used to classify deprivation. That was the highest rate in England and Wales ...

A group of people could be paid £1,600 a month under the first trial of a universal basic income scheme in England. ... and 15 people in East Finchley, in north London.

Participants will be drawn from central Jarrow, in north-east England, and East Finchley, in north London. The concept of a universal basic income sees government pays all individuals a set salary ...

Wild Guide North East England is an 'inspiring travel compendium', with author Sarah Banks declaring: 'The beauty of this region is the astonishing variety of its landscape.' ...