Discrimination has ‘profound’ effect on health of disadvantaged people, says Lancet review Racism is a “profound” and “insidious” driver of health inequalities worldwide and poses …
As temperatures plunge, fears grow for households struggling to pay for heating, food and warm clothing More than 3 million low-income UK households cannot afford …
Findings come amid mounting evidence that the poorest people in the UK are paying a ‘poverty premium’ for basic services Millions of households will be …
Government is seeking to recoup money from Michelle Mone-linked firm after gowns rejected as unusable The company awarded large government personal protective equipment (PPE) contracts …
Head of Brazil’s electoral court rejects claim from outgoing president’s coalition that said voting machines malfunctioned The head of Brazil’s electoral court has rejected a …
As the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt focuses on gendered impacts and water, Pakistan’s flood survivors are still facing the worsening impact on their health
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Car drivers are also being squeezed, with insurance premiums up 14% year-on-year, the biggest annual increase …
Exclusive: Trussell Trust to distribute 1.3m emergency food parcels to help soaring numbers of households in need The UK’s biggest food bank network is preparing …
Charities warn criminals cashing in on unregulated accommodation for vulnerable people exempt from housing benefit caps ‘Everyone struggled’: life in UK’s unregulated supported housing Organised …
For every £1 given workers by cutting tax rates £2 was being taken via freeze on income tax thresholds, thinktank calculates Millions of households are …
Exclusive: major supplier to brands including KFC and Nando’s used offshore companies allowing them to reduce UK tax payments, investigation suggests The global megacompanies supplying …
Stroke, heart attack and cancer patients at risk of being ‘stuck in downward spiral’ without recovery support, say physiotherapists Millions of people in the UK …
Official says deal shows Russia continues to face supply shortages as invasion of Ukraine grinds on Russia-Ukraine war: latest updatesAt a glance: what we know …
GOP officials are looking for ways to stop Biden’s plan to cancel some federal student debt balances, while borrowers in several states could face heavy …
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” swings back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed to lure moviegoers with discounted …
NHS launches autumn drive with jabs offered first to care home staff and residents, and housebound people Millions of care home residents, staff and housebound …
Annual income survey finds national minimum wage will often fail to cover even a ‘no frills’ lifestyle Soaring inflation and energy costs will leave millions …
Under Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, the Sunshine State has allowed private religious schools to scoop up taxpayer-funded vouchers with apparently minimal oversight. Io Dodds explains …
Key cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Dalian are under curbs again, amid protests and data showing factory slowdown China has placed millions of its citizens …
Far-right conspiracy theorist has siphoned up to $62m from his company in an attempt to avoid paying damages, Sandy Hook families allege in court documents
Experts say 80% price cap increase will plunge people into destitution and cause avoidable deaths Millions of households are bracing for a winter catastrophe of …
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as BCC demands vital support to UK businesses Economists demand urgent action on energy bills to …
Millions of students wearing face masks have streamed back to schools across the Philippines in their first in-person classes after two years of coronavirus lockdowns …
‘Dehumanising, woman-hating content that encourages violence has no place on YouTube, the social media platform most used by children,’ says campaigner
Yorkshire Water announces ban from 26 August and Thames Water could introduce measure from Friday A hosepipe ban could be introduced as early as Friday …
The disruption is expected to last until Sunday, with more strikes planned for August Great Western Railway says disruption to its services will continue into …
Researchers say about 5% of infected adults may develop long-lasting changes to sense of smell or taste Millions of people worldwide may have long-term smell …