POLITICS

Labour's crackdown on zero-hour contracts could hit the labour market.

Party says pay would be guaranteed to rise by at least inflation until the current deficit is cut by its target date of 2017-18.

The president says he will not pursue the deal if he does not think it is good for the middle class.

Newspaper accuses Grant Shapps of editing Wikipedia profiles of other Conservatives

Saudi-led coalition forces said: 'All operations were conducted on time and hit their targets.'

Assange is currently in the Ecuador Embassy in London to avoid extradition to Sweden.

Here are the key events in Ukraine's history from the Orange Revolution to the conflict in the east.

Former Isis captive tells of being beaten, whipped and humiliated after watching

"There may also be a case for using special forces of interdiction to destroy the boats before they leave port," says former Lib Dem leader.

Sentencing of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is 'meant to test world reactions'.

The Young Republicans International Committee hopes to help David Cameron's Conservatives win.

Official figures showed young people made up the majority of the wannabe voters.

Officials said heavy weaponry including tanks and mortar used on frontline despite peace efforts.

RBS, Citi and others talk UK politics as markets weigh up what's going to happen after 7 May.

US steps up financial assistance for war ravaged country, with loan guarantees and $17.7m aid boost.

Dmitry Medvedev tells Russian Parliament that economy shrank 2% in the first three months of the year.

Legendary actor says the policies would 'make the world a better safer place for us all'.

'Bimbo', 'ugly' and 'oestrogen' slurs have all been thrown at Hillary - but critics should stick to politics.

IBT charts the remarkable rise of Nicola Sturgeon, from geeky kid to street fighter and now the most dangerous woman in Scotland.

Opinion is divided in Egypt over the sentencing of ex-president Morsi, who has been jailed for 20 years.

Alberto Nisman, who had made the accusations, was found dead with a bullet wound to the head.

SNP leader Sturgeon finding sympathy among England and Welsh voters ahead of general election.

Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller to meet with Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday amid speculation of gas agreement.

Ukip leader Farage demands drastic cut to BBC licence fee.

Donald Trump claims sexist Hillary Clinton joke was retweeted by a member of his team, not him

The deputy prime minister made the pledge when he launched his party's Countryside Charter.

News UK owner says tabloid needs to do more to influence outcome of upcoming general election.

Measures included doubling the size and funding of Triton.

The Tory former prime minister made intervention when he spoke in the West Midlands.