UK cuts aid to Commonwealth countries despite warm words at Chogm summit
Nations in the group fare worse than others, with funding for nature projects especially hard hit even as climate crisis intensifies global needThe UK...
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Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts
Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts saySome of the millions of Americans w...
Rent rises of up to 88% still passing in England despite Renters’ Reform Act
While tenants are challenging increases in record numbers, renters and landlords say system is ‘not working for anyone’The rent tribunal system is “no...
Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Prime minister says shake-up is vital to restore tribunal crippled by years of political disputesPoland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, has vowed to se...
U.S. to Send Dozens Back to Afghanistan, Despite Risk of Persecution
The Trump administration plans to fly the Afghan immigrants from Louisiana to Pakistan, where they are expected to be expelled over the border to Afgh...
England edge towards World Cup exit despite PNG win
England edge towards a World Cup exit after their points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into a chaotic and error-strewn 34-12 victory that wi...
Healey backs away from cutting welfare cost despite warnings of public finance shortfall
Experts round on chancellor over ‘scattergun’ budget, saying he ducked big tax and spending decisionsJohn Healey has backed away from cutting the cost...
OBR slashes UK growth forecast for 2027 despite Healey’s budget measures
Outlook for living standards also downgraded as part of impact of Middle East conflict on economyHealey offers £100 payment to households to help navi...
Christina Applegate Feels Part of MS Community Despite Misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate might not be struggling with MS, but she stands with the community.
Shortly after the Married…With Children actress revealed she ...
HSBC says ‘no pressure’ to move HQ out of UK despite prospect of higher bank taxes
As John Healey’s budget decision looms, lender reports 32% rise in profitsBusiness live – latest updatesA top executive at HSBC has tried to quash spe...
Serbia’s Student List preparing for talks on forming government despite no clear leader
Non-hierarchical movement is seeking to ‘rebuild society’ in Balkan country after years of authoritarian ruleEurope live – latest updatesSerbia’s triu...
Volkswagen to build $4bn Audi SUV factory in US despite job cuts at home
VW investment creates 4,500 jobs in Georgia comes amid Trump’s damaging tariffs, intense Chinese competition and costly shift towards EVsAudi has said...
The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
Andrew Woosnam took millions from his recruitment firms before creditors, including HMRC, were left out of pocketCompanies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals ...
ICC prosecutor says court making ‘significant progress’ despite US sanctions
Nazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffectedThe deputy prosecutor of the international crimina...
UK children just as likely to have suffered harm on social media despite crackdown
Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’, as Ofcom also admits little change in severity of harm to children encountering unsafe contentLandmark...
Trump’s top border official defends Big Bend border wall plan despite mounting opposition
CBP commissioner Rodney Scott says $46bn Texas project is justified amid court-ordered pause on wall’s constructionThe Trump administration’s top bord...
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
Prime minister pledges his government’s commitment to address climate crisis saying ‘our determination is unwavering’We will make the net-zero transit...
