UN: Violence against women obstacle to sustainable global development
Ban Ki-Moon celebrates International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.
MPs to debate ban on shops opening on Boxing Day after 137,000 sign petition
Petition author Jack Johnson argued that the Christmas holidays are a 'family time' for workers.
If Francois Fillon fails to win over France's left, there will be victory for Marine Le Pen
Sarkozy played a dangerous game courting right policies - Fillon's conservatism could alienate the left.
Theresa May says Britain will seek transitional deal to soften Brexit impact
Prime Minister hints plans to place workers on companies boards could be watered down.
Trump has created a toxic environment for Muslims – Americans who oppose bigotry must act
Religious freedom for all is at stake – over the next four years, America must unite to bridge our divisions.
UK-based banks contributed 5.5% to government tax receipts
Banks paid £34.2bn in taxes in the year ending March 2016, BBA says.
Sentimentality is the last refuge of those politicians with no idea what they are doing
Intolerance and sentimentality are halting places for Brexiteers who still haven't grasped what they've done.
Deliveroo faces union challenge over riders' rights
Unions continue to battle gig economy firms over the pay and conditions of their workers.
Poppy shaming, poppy policing and poppy fascism – Why is the Remembrance symbol controversial?
Fifa's decision to ban players from wearing poppies on an Armistice Day match has sparked debate.
Uber's vision of a 'gig economy' doesn't only exploit workers - it harms us all
When companies like Uber dodge their social security obligations the wider public loses out too.
80,000 take to the streets for Taiwan LGBT pride parade
Same sex marriage equality could now be on the cards in the country.
Union fires first salvo on Uber and the gig economy
The GMB union says it will review the contracts at other firms that offer "bogus self employment".
Uber loses landmark tribunal decision over drivers rights
Uber said it will appeal the decision which could affect many gig economy firms.
Isatou Touray: Meet first female presidential candidate in Gambia's history
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews the Gambia's first female presidential candidate Isatou Touray.
John McDonnell: Theresa May will ignore small businesses with Bankers' Brexit plan
Shadow chancellor will issue warning to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London.
Gig economy £5m bond to close despite prospects for market shake-up
Firm to close sharing economy bond even though a tribunal ruling could shake up employment rights in the sector.
UK's Roma in state of 'deep insecurity' following Brexit vote
Roma community face legal uncertainty and anxiety over hate crimes surge.
Refugees making Marks & Spencer, Zara and Asos clothes in Turkey claims BBC Panorama report
A BBC documentary claims that Syrians are exploited to make clothes for UK shoppers.
Kenya hosts first Mr and Miss Albinism beauty pageant to challenge witchcraft killings
Bodies of albinos can sell for up to $75,000 to witch doctors, who see them as good luck.
British workers aren't lazy. They just have standards – and rightly so
Brits don't want to work 80-hour weeks to help make millionaires richer – and who can blame them?
David Davis: Brexit means keeping some EU laws, discarding others
The UK's 'great repeal bill' to discard some EU laws will appear early next year.
Corbyn attacks Tory government at 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street
The Labour Party leader preached a message of unity in the face of politics of division.
Conservative Party do a U-turn on forcing companies to list foreign workers
Defence secretary Michael Fallon says UK firms will not have to 'name and shame' workers.
Read Brexit Secretary David Davis' full speech to Conservative conference
Brexit Secretary promised to bring immigration numbers down and control the UK's borders.
Read Thersea May's full Brexit speech to Conservative conference in Birmingham
The prime minister said the government will table a Great Repeal Bill to help Brexit.
PM Theresa May hires former Tony Blair aide to review British workers' rights
Matthew Taylor to scrutinise working practices in low-paid industries.
Philip Hammond: Workers no longer willing to accept 'irresponsible' big businesses
The UK's Chancellor warned big businesses that it isn't sustainable to anger consumers.
Department for Work and Pensions to axe benefits re-tests for chronically ill
Those with severe, chronic conditions will not face repeated tests to prove fitness for work.
Student teachers in Mexico abduct police chief and threaten to 'burn him alive' over jobs dispute
The students in Michoacán state have burned over 100 vehicles in protest at work placements.
Saudi princess 'ordered decorator to kiss her feet' for taking photographs of luxury Paris home
The royal reportedly told bodyguards: 'Kill this dog, he doesn't deserve to live'.