RSPCA suspended the license of a free-range chicken farm after the animals were found to be kept in unhygienic and inhumane conditions.

The pension overhaul, a centrepiece of Macron's sweeping plan to reform the French economy and institutions, would sweep away 42 separate schemes for a single system.

Unreservedly socialist leader claims he represents "the new political mainstream."

The effect on China would be cushioned by diverting those products to other export markets, say the European Central Bank.

Official figures show UK wages climbing for first time in six months and a record number of job vacancies.

Inferno blamed on dishonest political class shopping for votes, of builders making a living, of hands getting greased.

Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich's latest visa woes highlight the need for a code of ethics to make investment migration more transparent.

Should the British property market go vertical to end the perpetual housing crisis?

Pyongyang's sudden decision to reverse its threatening armaments policy seen as positive sign before historic talks.

Financial inclusion in the developing world: Technology is the key to unlocking barriers

Investigative journalists probing fraud and corruption in Malta and Slovakia have been assassinated in recent weeks.

Dylan Stuart, Partner, Lippincott, considers the next wave of disruption happening in personal mobility.

Mac McGary, President of Alliances at Sweetbridge, looks at how blockchain can improve supplychain transparency and product traceability, thus reducing worker vulnerability and promoting human rights.

Stress is a significant contributor to poor mental health, low productivity and absenteeism for the UK workforce.

The Labour leader accused the Conservatives of having "no economic plan and no plan for Brexit."

A new report has called on the government to give £10,000 to everyone under 55 years of age as part of a move towards a national universal basic income (UBI).

Baby born in one of England's richest areas will live 8.4 years longer than child born in poor neighbourhood, study into life expectancy by Longevity Science Panel (LSP) reveals.

For a company that built its success on faceless algorithms to automate human tasks, this focus on people presents something of a conundrum.

New figures from the ONS 2014-16 wealth in Great Britain survey show that growing UK household wealth is overwhelmingly weighted towards older and wealthier Britons.

One in five existing UK jobs are set to be "displaced" by robots and globalisation, according to a new report, with northern cities set to be hit hardest.

Ronaldo, 32, has been linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu amid a contract dispute with the club.

Jose Mourinho claims he is "really honoured and proud" to be the Manchester United manager after extending his stay at Old Trafford by at least another year.

Myanmar finally allowed the world's media in to Rakhine state to show they are ready to welcome back some of the Rohingya Muslims who fled the country.

Workers at a Catcher factory in China were forced to work 10 hours a day for six days a week without proper training.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns "lost decade" of employment and growth if the UK leaves EU in March 2019 with "worst possible scenario".

Iran's supreme leader accuses the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel for orchestrating the anti-regime campaign against Tehran.

The elite force blamed the US, Britain, Israel and Saudi Arabia for the largest protests since 2009.

Iran's demonstrations has entered the seventh day with no signs of dying down as Khamenei blames the unrest on "enemies".

The Geordie Shore star spoke candidly on Channel 5's In Therapy session and revealed how she contemplated suicide at the age of 17.

The Iranian supreme leader vows to address the nation about the protests soon and accused "enemies" of orchestrating the events.