The US remains the best country to be a women entrepreneur
London overtakes NYC as the best city to be a woman entrepreneur, but the US remains top of the global leaderboard.
Bastille Day welcome for Modi as France courts India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is guest of honour Friday for Bastille Day celebrations in France, the latest Western power to court the world's largest democracy and its booming economy.
Global goals on fighting poverty, inequality 'in peril': UN
The goals the world set to ease extreme poverty, improve access to drinking water and take steps toward sustainable development for all humanity are "in peril," the United Nations has said in a report published Monday.
UK workers forced to retire early due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now living in poverty
Many retirees who relied on income from investments or rental properties saw their revenue streams dwindle during the pandemic.
What is Britain's approach to the global multilateral system?
The British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has outlined five 'transnational priorities' for reforming the global multilateral system.
Can a poverty-stricken childhood influence the wiring of a child's brain?
A recent study from the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that children growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of their brains.
Parents struggle to keep up with childcare expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis
Parents speak out about the cost of raising a child. Childcare expenses already take up to 60 per cent of a parent's average monthly salary.
Britons increasingly hungry, isolated because they cannot afford food: report
More than 11 million people in the UK faced hunger in the past year, according to research conducted by the food bank charity Trussell Trust.
Britain and France launch Global Biodiversity Credits Roadmap
Launched at the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, the new biodiversity credits initiative aims to mobilise finance to support Earth's natural environments.
UK partners with Africa and the Caribbean to combat the climate crisis
The UK is supporting Africa and the Caribbean through the climate crisis. Catastrophic climate events that occur in Africa and the Caribbean include droughts, hurricanes, floods, cyclones, landslides and earthquakes.
Climate finance summit wraps up eyeing bigger progress
A global summit seeking to overhaul the international financial system wraps up Friday after taking small steps towards easing the debt burden of developing nations weighed down by climate and economic crises.
Britain and India boost development partnership with new climate and tech investment
Development Minister Andrew Mitchell has recently visited India to attend the G20 Development Ministers' Meeting in Varanasi, which discussed new investments that support a women-led climate-tech fund.
London Mayor urges UK government to reconsider contentious Illegal Migration Bill
Khan raised concerns about the potential impact of the Illegal Migration Bill, including the rejection of asylum claims, and increased risk of detention.
WHO collaborates with artist to highlight 'the stark realities of two worlds we live in'
In a collaboration with WHO, Uğur Gallenkuş has raised money for the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey and for those facing food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions.
The United Nations would have us believe they are making remarkable progress in reducing poverty
According to the United Nations, 55 per cent of the world's population – about four billion people – did not benefit from social protection in 2016.
CAMFED - A charity that has given more than 5.5 million girls' an education
The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) has given more than 5.5 million girls an education in Africa. The organisation tackles poverty and gender inequality. CAMFED allows women and girls to "unlock their power," and lead.
British Foreign Secretary flags Latin America's importance for the future of the global international order
British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has articulated Britain's support for Brazil's permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
Crisis worsens in Sudan as thousands are evacuated in airport chaos
A volatile political situation spilt over into a power struggle between the main factions of the military regime who currently wield control of the Republic.
International Development Minister launches new 'UK Development Brand'
The International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has delivered a key speech at Chatham House outlining the future of Britain's approach to international development.
Bitcoin is more important to property rights than you think
We are entering a period where those who own Bitcoin can use it as a tool in trade to build trustworthy relationships, with its link to our property rights and the influence this has on society growing more apparent.
UK children receiving food aid spikes to over one million: charity
In 2017-18 the figure was less than 500,000.
South Asian countries still notorious for child brides, says UNICEF
A new report released by UNICEF, the children's agency of the UN, says that South Asian countries have the highest number of child brides in the world.,
Approximately 3.7m people in the UK are working low-paid and insecure jobs
The Good Business Charter has redefined its brand to encourage ethical business practices across 10 key areas as poor business practices continue in the UK economy.
UK government admits to no evidence over economic migrants assertions
The UK government admits to having no evidence to back up claims of boat travellers being economic migrants and to throwing away 318 tonnes of subsidised food.
International Day for Street Children is raising much needed awareness
This holiday aims to promote the rights of street children and provide them with access to education, healthcare and other essential services.
IMF chief calls on central banks to continue inflation fight
Global growth almost halved last year to 3.4 percent as the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine rippled through the world economy.
Soaring prices dampen UK Ramadan celebrations
England and Wales are home to nearly four million Muslims, and just under 40 percent of them live in the most deprived areas, according to census data released last year.
US welcomes World Bank reforms, pushes for more ambitious changes
The United States on Monday welcomed plans by the World Bank to boost its annual lending by $5 billion to address global challenges including climate change over the next 10 years, but said it was pushing for more ambitious changes soon.
How the UK government anti-drug abuse programs will benefit everyone
Eradicating drug use completely is impossible, but the UK government can do much to minimise the amount that reaches the streets. Businesses are suffering and families are being torn apart.
World Tuberculosis Day: Understanding the history, theme and significance of the day
World TB day highlights the urgent need to stop the global pandemic and serves as a reminder that TB continues to be a serious threat to health.