Wife of sacked minister calls Liz Truss an 'imbecile'
The wife of a minister sacked by the newly appointed Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has called the PM an "imbecile" for sacking her husband.
Italy's right pledges tax cuts, immigration curbs, welfare reform
Italy's conservative bloc will cut taxes, crack down on immigration and scrap the current system of welfare benefits if it wins next month's election as expected, the group said in a joint manifesto.
When do strikes work? History shows the conditions need to be right
For ongoing strikes today to have any prospect of success, unions must carefully balance industrial action with negotiation to maintain public support.
UK PM hopefuls Sunak and Truss clash over recession warning in debate
British foreign minister Liz Truss clashed over the future of the economy with former finance minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday as the two contenders to be Britain's next prime minister debated the Bank of England's warnings of a long recession.
India Calls Off Hundreds Of Trains As More Protests Loom Over Recruitment
Authorities in India cancelled more than 500 trains services on Monday because of calls for protests by young men angry with a military recruitment plan that they say will rob them of the opportunity of a career in the armed forces.
Israel 'on offensive' after Tel Aviv attacks, Jenin camp on alert
Tensions have surged in the West Bank during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan
EU budget battle looms, as economy lifts out of crisis
In the 19 states that use the euro single currency, the average debt is expected to reach 102 percent of GDP at the end of the year.
UK expats count Brexit impact as banks shut accounts
One of the first direct consequences of Brexit, the move by UK lenders to shut expat services is said to affect tens of thousands of people across Europe.
Angry EU leaders battle to save deadlocked virus recovery summit
The marathon talks chaired by EU Council President Charles Michel failed to yield agreement over the size, rules for a 750-billion-euro loans, grants package.
Emmanuel Macron to host downsized Bastille Day, outline crisis response
For the first time since 1945, authorities have called off the annual military parade along the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
After vote extending his rule, Putin risks era of 'stagnation'
Putin has already been in power for 20 years.
Tensions flare in French protests as pension dispute grinds on
It was the fourth day of demonstrations since the protest began on December 5 with a massive public transport strike now in its 36th day.
Hiring with conviction: Give former prisoners a decent chance in the workplace
For those who wish to seek rehabilitation and contribute to society, we must think about how the crime has affected their lives and how we can support them back into work.
Grey power: Could Russia's pensioners be the downfall of Vladimir Putin?
A recent opinion poll shows Putin's approval ratings crashed this summer following the announcement of the pension reform
Jeremy Corbyn's tax return shows he earned £136,762 in 2017
Labour leader releases tax return and calls on Theresa May to do the same. She last revealed her tax in Tory leadership campaign.
Carillion: Almost 400 workers lose their jobs after company's collapse
Construction giant collapsed into liquidation last month threatening approximately 20,000 jobs in the UK.
1.6m disability claims to be reviewed after government mental health U-turn
High Court ruling against Theresa May's government on extra disability benefits to result in higher awards for 220,000 claimants.
Davos 2018: Spotlight on world's vast wealth gap as business elite gathers in Switzerland
The richest 1% of the global population received 82% of all new wealth generated in 2017, while the poorest 50% saw no increase at all.
Taxpayers to shell out £200bn for private finance deals that offer little benefit, audit shows
The National Audit Office has revealed that taxpayers will foot the bill for £200bn of private finance initiatives (PFIs).
'There is a disaster looming': Carillion collapse could replicate 2008 banking crash
Carillion boss Keith Cochrane accuses RBS and banks of deliberately scuppering a deal to keep the company afloat.
New Tory vice chair says unemployed should have vasectomies to avoid UK 'drowning in wasters'
Ben Bradley, appointed the vice chair for youth in last week's reshuffle, said the UK would drown in a 'vast sea of unemployed wasters' if jobless people had too many kids.
Carillion liquidation news: Private sector pay will be suspended as creditors' future uncertain
Government will continue to pay Carillion employees working in public sector, but private sector workers will be cut loose.
Carillion workers' petrol cards rejected as 'brutal reality' dawns
Construction giant is on the brink of liquidation after failing to secure £300m cash injection to keep it afloat.
Theresa May's former aide accused of interfering in Cabinet reshuffle
Nick Timothy left Downing Street after the Conservatives lost their majority in the general election. He praised the recent departure of former education secretary Justine Greening.
Who is Esther McVey and why are 18,000 people petitioning for her removal?
Esther McVey is the new Work and Pensions Secretary, but people aren't exactly celebrating the appointment. Here is a history of her record on welfare and employment.
Over 1.3 million calls to Universal Credit hotline went unanswered in one year
Figures obtained by Labour MP Jim McMahon show 12% of total calls in 12 months to October last year were abandoned.
Toby Young was a tribal offering on the altar of sacred values
A policy is judged, not according to its utility, its internal consistency or its practical impact, but by how closely it accords with tribal values.
Toby Young quits university regulator role over 'distracting' outcry about controversial comments
Many called for the right-wing journalist turned educationalist to be sacked over sexists tweets, and remarks about working-class students.
'Someone's trying to destroy her': Tory MP slams Theresa May's chaotic Cabinet reshuffle
The prime minister Theresa May has been slammed for a bungled Cabinet reshuffle which has been described by one MP as the "worst I have ever witnessed".
Cabinet reshuffle as it happened: Hunt hangs onto Health
After a series of resignations from the cabinet in 2017, Theresa May has begun a refresh of her cabinet.