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Trump unveils $1.15tr budget filled with deep cuts for environment, arts and the poor
Of 15 Cabinet agencies, 12 face deep cuts while boosting money for the military, law enforcement, private education.
Angela Merkel vs Donald Trump – what they've said about each other
Ahead of their meeting on Friday, IBTimes UK looks at what the pair are quoted as saying.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel approval rating rises as parties remain neck and neck
Polls have narrowed in recent weeks but Merkel's CDU still maintain an edge.
EU Parliament Brexit negotiator Guy Verhofstadt: Britons should keep free movement after 'disaster'
Verhofstadt says allowing individuals freedom to travel and voting in European elections should be a priority.
Pret a Manger: Only one in 50 job applicants is British
House of Lords committee told firm may struggle to attract staff in wake of a hard Brexit
Ex-chancellor George Osborne gets £650,000 for working just one day a week
Figures show he earned £786,450 last year from giving 15 speeches.
Budget 2017 key points: Big changes to national insurance and social care
Chancellor Philip Hammond said there was "no room for complacency" despite improved economic forecasts.
Leaked tape reveals Surrey council leader's social care 'gentleman's agreement' with UK government
David Hodge was recorded telling colleagues to stop a referendum over proposed 15% hike in council tax.
Labour's lost love: Tide turns against Corbyn as 26,000 members desert party
The party membership fell more sharply in 2016 than during the six previous years combined.
Frank Field urges Ministry of Defence to give spare military food to the homeless
The Labour MP says he is 'staggered' by the amount of food thrown away by the MoD
Who is Gareth Snell? The new Labour MP in Stoke who called Janet Street-Porter a 'polished turd'
He saw off competition from Paul Nuttall in the by-election.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defends globalisation in online manifesto
He said he wants to build a community that 'works for everyone'.
Nigel Farage loses it with Loose Women's Saira Khan over Donald Trump's Muslim ban
But many viewers came to his defence on social media, slamming Saira Khan's debate tactics.
Melania Trump imitates Jackie Kennedy's inauguration outfit in powder blue Ralph Lauren suit
Mrs Trump is taking style tips from the world's most stylish first lady.
Read Russia's statement accusing UK of plans to counter Russian political interference
British authorities are planning to push back against 'concerted drive by Russia to undermine the UK,' says embassy.
Sir Ivan Rogers resigns from civil service days after quitting EU ambassador role
Rogers was replaced by Sir Tim Barrow after his resignation letter made headlines.
Michael Sheen to quit Hollywood to battle right-wing popularism
Sheen's gamble: will he be taken seriously or dismissed as just another Luvvie Leftie?
Barack Obama planning digital media career after leaving White House, say reports
The outgoing US President has even met Facebook CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg to discuss his plans.
Minnesota senators to debate whether its members can drink water in the house for second time
Minnesota senators are currently not allowed to bring food or drink onto the senate floor.
Trump adds Obama terrorism critic and campaign lawyer to White House staff
The President-elect picks Kathleen 'KT' McFarland and Donald McGahn for new positions in the Oval Office.
Philip Hammond could make a lottery win sound like bad news, says body language expert
Expert Judi James reveals what type of Chancellor Mr Hammond may turn out to be.
Donald Trump meeting fierce critic Mitt Romney as he builds top team
Trump has arranged to meet the Republican stalwart as he builds his transitional team.
Donald Trump and Nigel Farage 'rich, white, fake anti-elitists' says Jeremy Corbyn
Corbyn tells the National Policy Forum in Loughborough the pair are 'farcical' but in reality it's no joke.
Will Trump's Twitter bot army outpace Clinton during the third debate?
Fake social media accounts tweeting for Trump have been flooding the airwaves during debates.
Conservatives hit 18-point lead as Theresa May eats into Labour and Ukip vote
Figures from Ipsos MORI mean Tories could secure a majority of 143 MPs at next general election.
Twitter bots push debate in favour of Donald Trump
During first Presidential debate fake accounts generated double the tweets for Trump than Clinton.
Question Time recap: Salmond says Sturgeon has a mandate to push for a second Scottish Referendum
Emily Thornberry mocked for asking Leave voters 'did you vote to take your neighbour's jobs?'
Dame Vivienne Westwood brands Hillary Clinton 'evil' and a 'war mongerer'
'I don't expect the world to change with Hillary Clinton,' the fashion designer said.
Kate Middleton may be a potent part in strengthening UK ties with EU nations during Brexit
Duchess of Cambridge will visit the Netherlands on Tuesday (11 October).
Labour infighting persists as Parliamentary Labour Party chair attacks Jeremy Corbyn over reshuffle
John Cryer MP has accused Labour leader of not 'engaging' with talks designed to unite the party.