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Yemen war continues to force families from homes amid hunger and disease
More than 250,000 people have now fled renewed fighting in Yemen, the UN said on Tuesday, citing particular concern for those shelterin...
UK to deploy jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
The UK announces it will provide additional defensive military support to Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate in the region.
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Chancellor rejects calls to raise Capital Gains Tax in Budget
Influential Labour figures had been pushing for equalising CGT and income tax, but critics have said this could drive wealthy people ou...
Burnham vows end to ‘rip-off parking charges’ under new rules
The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.
Criminals detained in hospital set to lose benefits
The families of the victims of Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane had been campaigning for the change.
UN condemns deadly wave of drone strikes in war-torn Sudan
Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday as the ongoing war continues to cause soaring displacement and hunger.
Hunger is ‘an avoidable tragedy’ in a world of plenty: Türk
More than a quarter of humanity struggles to get enough food, even though the world produces enough for everyone, UN human rights chief...
Haiti: Elections on hold as gangs adapt to security crackdown, Security Council hears
Armed groups in Haiti are adapting to intensified security operations, stepping up reprisals against civilians and extending their reac...