Britain's Conservative government this week unveils a budget update that could determine its chances of re-election -- or the size of its defeat -- with promises to reinvigorate the economy as the party lags badly in the polls.

The strikes are scheduled to take place between Saturday, December 2, and Friday, December 8, with an overtime refusal period spanning from Friday, December 1, to Saturday, December 9.

MPs have launched an inquiry that sets out to teach all students – aged 11 to 16 – about money management amid the cost of living crisis.

UK inflation hit the lowest level in two years last month after consumer prices fell sharper than expected on easing energy bills, official data showed Wednesday, relieving a cost-of-living crisis and pressure on embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Australia are five-time Cricket World Cup champions.

Israeli troops waged fierce battles against Hamas on Sunday near Gaza's biggest hospital, where thousands were trapped and officials said a lack of fuel caused deaths of premature babies and critical patients.

The NSYNC member believes that the "Cry Me A River" hitmaker is doing well amid the criticism.

Israeli air strikes pounded Gaza City Thursday as soldiers battled street-by-street with Hamas militants, and tens of thousands of Palestinians desperate for safety fled their homes southwards in the besieged territory.

After refusing to wear the hijab and being denied hospital treatment by Iran's morality police, activist Narges Mohammadi continues her hunger strike.

SAG-AFTRA has followed the path of the Writers Guild of America and called off the strike after Hollywood studios presented a tentative deal with better pay and AI guarantees.

Newcastle United side find themselves in a tough position to reach the Champions League knockout stages after losing successive games to Borussia Dortmund.

US warplanes carried out a strike on an Iran-linked weapons storage facility in eastern Syria on Wednesday in response to attacks against American personnel, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

NHS England will announce on Wednesday an allocation of £800 million to assist health service trusts in addressing the financial challenges brought about by industrial action and preparing for the upcoming winter season.

Holders Manchester City and RB Leipzig became the first teams to reach the last 16 of this season's Champions League on Tuesday while Danylo Sikan's goal allowed Shakhtar Donetsk to claim a stunning win over Barcelona.

Nicolas Jackson scored his first hat-trick for Chelsea on Monday to make it a happy return to Tottenham Hotspur for Blues boss, Mauricio Pochettino.

A new preventative breast cancer drug has been licensed and approved. It will soon be distributed to those at a higher risk of the disease on the NHS.

The bodies arrived through the night at the morgue of a hospital in Deir al-Balah in the centre of the Gaza Strip.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said he was "not ready" for talks with Russia unless its invading troops withdraw, as Kyiv investigated a deadly strike on its soldiers.

Israel said Sunday it was pounding Gaza with "significant" strikes after cutting it in two, as America's top diplomat pressed a Middle East tour focused on humanitarian aid for the Palestinians.

While Russia continues to strike Ukraine, Putin has signed a law, withdrawing from Russia's consent to the global treaty that bans nuclear weapons tests.

YouTube first started blocking video playback if it detects an adblocker in June as a small experiment.

Manchester United's defence of the League Cup came to a limp end in a 3-0 home defeat by Newcastle on Wednesday as Arsenal were well-beaten 3-1 at West Ham.

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced it will buy Comcast's $8.6 billion stake in Hulu, completing its takeover of the streaming service.

The Jabalia refugee camp has been hit by Israeli airstrikes twice in the past 24 hours. At the same time, the Rafah crossing was been opened to the first group of foreign nationals and critically injured persons.

Egypt is preparing to treat wounded Palestinians from the bombarded Gaza Strip starting Wednesday, with the opening of a border crossing to people after weeks of war, medical and security sources said.

The UK government has scrapped controversial plans to close almost all railway station ticket offices in England, following fierce criticism from disabled campaign groups, unions and passenger watchdogs.

The Committee to Protect Journalists stated that from 7 to 31 October, amongst the 9,000 killed on either side of the war so far, 31 were journalists and media workers.

Rubiales maintains his innocence and has vowed to fight to save his reputation at all costs.

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders, Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to Eddie Nketiah netting a hat-trick against Sheffield United.

The IDF estimates that around 240 people are still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, including a nine-month-old baby. I spoke to Gil Dickmann about how he is leading the efforts to bring the hostages back home.