Budget 2017: Hammond to raise taxes and cut spending in preparation for post-Brexit Britain
The Chancellor is expected 'to not shirk difficult questions' about the country's economy.
Women urged to take the day off work in mass protest for International Women's Day
The 'A day without a woman' strike aims to highlight the value of women in society.
Over 7,000 FGM cases recorded in the UK in 2016 – but no convictions since 1985
Cases of female genital mutilation are on the rise but police are struggling to find the offenders.
Chance the Rapper announces $1m donation to Chicago Public Schools
Schools were faced with early closures or laying off thousands of staff.
Calls for Donald Trump to publish details of visitors to White House and Mar-a-lago
Nearly 6 millions names of visitors were released during Barack Obama's time in office.
William Hague tells Theresa May: Scrap fixed-term parliaments and call early election
The former Conservative leader said the move was necessary to help with Brexit negotiations.
US Supreme Court throws out transgender case after Trump's policy reversal
The issue revolved around whether female-born Gavin Grimm could use the boys' bathrooms at his school.
Israel moves to legalise marijuana for recreational use
Israeli politicians have voted to relax laws linked to marijuana use
Volkswagen emissions scandal: research reveals VW Polo still emits as much NO2 as a lorry
Car manufacturer pledged to cut its emissions following the scandal
White House calls for investigation into Trump's unverified wire-tapping claims
Trump branded Obama as 'sick' while accusing him of spying on Trump Towers
Turkey's Erdoğan accuses Germany of Nazi practices in a row over demonstrations
It follows proposals to ban protests supporting the Turkish president in EU territory
Labour's John McDonnell calls for end to tax avoidance ahead of 2017 budget announcement
The shadow chancellor believes Labour's budget proposals could turn the party's performance around
Inquiry launched into Brexit campaign misusing personal data to influence voters
Leave.EU used data science firm Cambridge Analytica which mines Facebook for data
Dad dies after 'downing' full bottle of tequila in Domincan Republic nightclub
Kelvin Rafael Mejía, 23, took on the bet for roughly 40,000 pesos – the equivalent of roughly £680.
Photo of Hillary Clinton reading about Pence's emails sends internet into frenzy
When Clinton was accused of misusing email servers, Pence was one of those shouting 'Lock her up!'
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions to answer questions about links to Russia
Sessions is the latest member of Trump's team to come under fire over contact with Russian officials.
China increases military budget but defies pressure to match US spending
China's budget is to grow at its lowest rate in seven years.
'250,000' join #NHSMarch in protest over health service being 'on its knees'
Organisers claim 250,000 joined the protest held ahead of this week's Budget announcement
Britain could leave EU without paying £50bn obligation, Lords committee says
European MEPs have said the move would be like 'putting a knife on the table'.
Ukip MP Douglas Carswell 'in talks' with Conservatives to rejoin party
Possible return follows barbed public row with former Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
Brexit bill: Theresa May set for defeat in House of Lords over rights of EU citizens
Labour, Lib Dem and Tory peers ready to unite to protect Europeans already living in the UK.
Italy partially pardons CIA agent Sabrina de Sousa for role in extraordinary rendition programme
Operative was one of 23 convicted in absentia for abduction of Egyptian cleric Abu Omar.
Video: Uber CEO given one-star rating after heated exchange with own driver
Travis Kalanick was not happy after Fawzi Kamel brought up the issue of drivers' pay.
Police sniper for French President Francois Hollande accidentally fires gun and leaves two injured
Leader was speaking at an event for the opening of a high-speed line in Charente.
Britain calls on Malaysia to show United Nations evidence of VX gas in Kim Jong-nam killing
UK ambassador to UN Matthew Rycroft stresses need to learn more about 'chemical weapon attack'.
Farage calls for Ukip MP Douglas Carswell to be thrown out over failed knighthood bid
Former leader calls for Ukip's sole MP to be thrown out of party after ridiculing emails emerge.
Police chief advises against sending low-level paedophiles to prison
Offenders who pose no real threat to children are clogging up system and wasting resources.
Former PM John Major attacks Theresa May over her handling of Brexit
Ex-Conservative leader accuses the government of misleading the British people.
UK car insurance costs 'set to soar' after government changes to pay-out rate
Young drivers could see their premiums rise by as much as £1,000.
UK government posts job advert for Brexit role – and Europeans can apply
…although there are still no guarantees for EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit
