As the US government shutdown continues, millions of federal workers face financial uncertainty while essential services from food safety to national parks feel the strain. Discover how this political stalemate is affecting everyday citizens.
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay package for London Underground staff, ending prolonged dispute with TfL and delivering significant wage increases through 2027.
Major travel disruption across the capital has been averted after Tube workers received a new pay deal, suspending planned strike action. Get the full details on the agreement that's keeping London moving.
An underground economy worth billions is thriving in Britain, built on the backs of migrants and exploited workers. Discover how labour market failures are creating a parallel economic system.
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
As the controversial closure of USAID sends shockwaves through international development circles, Guardian investigation reveals why many recipient countries view this as liberation rather than loss.
Ukraine receives critical US-made Patriot air defence systems as its forces maintain defensive positions against Russian advances in the strategic Pokrovsk sector, according to latest battlefield reports.
Rail staff at Huntingdon station have been commended for their extraordinary bravery after confronting a knifeman during a violent attack that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
A prestigious Oxford Street retailer faces massive penalties after employing illegal workers and paying them just £5 per hour in a major immigration enforcement crackdown.
New analysis reveals developed countries are failing to deliver promised climate finance for vulnerable nations, risking global trust and climate justice ahead of COP30.
The United States has plunged into a record-breaking government shutdown, forcing millions of federal workers into furlough and threatening critical services nationwide.
The Trump administration has reportedly shelved plans to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, marking a significant departure from previous US military support amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's failure to provide adequate job training is creating a 'lost generation' of young workers, with severe economic consequences looming.
Discover which nations offer workers the most generous holiday allowances and see where the UK ranks in the global comparison of paid time off entitlements.
Major delivery firm DPD faces explosive allegations of systematically sacking drivers who spoke out against significant pay reductions, raising serious concerns about workers' rights in the gig economy.
The fragile Gaza ceasefire has shattered, leaving civilians in despair as renewed violence erodes hope. Discover how escalating conflict is devastating communities and undermining peace efforts.
Shocking court documents reveal Prince Andrew entertained up to 40 sex workers during a four-day stay at a five-star Thai hotel, with detailed allegations emerging from a high-profile legal case.
An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are developing cancer, lung disease and suffering miscarriages at alarming rates, raising urgent questions about pesticide safety in agriculture.
The British government announces significant additional funding to support Caribbean nations devastated by Hurricane Melissa, reinforcing the UK's commitment to international disaster relief.
Thousands of Starbucks employees across Britain have overwhelmingly voted to strike in a dispute over pay, working conditions and union recognition, threatening major disruption to the coffee giant's UK operations.
Explosive revelations emerge as the Netherlands is caught in a covert missile supply operation to Ukraine, while Russian forces escalate assaults across multiple fronts. Latest developments in the European security crisis.
In a fragile breakthrough for Middle East peace efforts, Hamas has returned the bodies of two Israeli hostages amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations and humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
Critical food assistance for millions of vulnerable New Yorkers hangs in the balance as emergency pandemic funding dries up, forcing food banks across the state to scale back operations or close completely.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump administration's proposed SNAP reforms could plunge thousands of federal employees into food insecurity while rewarding political allies.
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of Peter Frost, the trailblazing trade union journalist whose powerful writing gave voice to Britain's working class for over five decades.
The British government has mobilised urgent humanitarian assistance for Jamaica following the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, with emergency supplies and support teams en route to the Caribbean.
Keir Starmer's flagship employment reforms face major setback as peers reject key legislation, raising questions about Labour's parliamentary strategy.
Local authorities across England are mobilising against four-day working weeks as South Cambridgeshire's pioneering trial faces government intervention and mounting political pressure.