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More than half of households cite rising living costs as reason for not heating homes, while quarter of pensioners blame loss of winter fuel payments

It was on the outskirts of the northern Spanish town of Mieres, as she raced past colourful houses built of stone and wood-framed windows, that Sara Dhooma wrestled with the possibility that she might die.

Sexual aggression said to be ‘endemic’ on route through Spain, Portugal and France with solo female pilgrims at risk

Female pilgrims tell of terrifying aggression, the lingering effects and their cases being far from isolated

Lone female pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago have spoken of being subjected to “terrifying” sexual harassment in near-deserted areas of rural Spain, Portugal and France.

Industrial action at producer causes complaints about lack of Greek meze staple in supermarkets across country

After the Oasis ticket row, experts say fluctuating charges could become the norm in other industries

Sales of Christmas pet lines up 964% year-on-year at Waitrose online as people spend more on pet care

Fan of Gladiator II star can choose from knitwear items, vintage T-shirt and Jimmy Choo boots

Mescal is donating outfits worn on his Gladiator II press tour, including a custom hand-painted jumper