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Majority of families in poverty 'in work'
There are more working families living in poverty in the UK than non-working ones, new research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has revealed.
It is the first time such a balance has been recorded.
Some 6.7 million working families live below the poverty line, an increase of 500,000 on last year, compared with a combined 6.3 million of retired families and the out-of-work, the charity said.
Angry protesters decapitate Lenin statue in Kiev
Crowds of protesters toppled a statue of Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin in Kiev and attacked it with hammers.
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Report: Lenin statue 'decapitated' in pro-EU protests
Protesters in Kiev have decapitated the statue of Lenin, the Kyviv Post reports.
Lenin statue toppled in Ukraine's capital protests
The statue was guarded by the police in previous demonstrations, after the anti-government protesters tried to topple it in the past:
Protesters topple statue of Lenin in Kiev
Lenin statue in #Kyiv is down and decapitated.
Appeal to find missing teenager
Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing 15-year-old girl from Kesgrave in Suffolk. Tiffany Ambrose was last seen at around 8pm on Friday night.She left her home address in Windrush Road, Kesgrave and has not returned since.
She is described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with blond hair that is shaved on the right hand side and brushed over to the left. She also has blue eyes and a stud in her right eyebrow.
She was last seen wearing black leggings, a green camouflage jacket and possibly white trainers.
Officers believe Tiffany is still in the local area and are asking anyone with information as to where she is to get in contact immediately on 101.
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Hundreds of thousands protest in Ukraine's Kiev
Hundreds of thousands of pro-Europe protesters gathered at Kiev's main square to put more pressure on Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovic.
Mr Yanukovic is seeking closer ties with Russia after recently dumping a trade pact with the European Union.
He met the Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The opposition said this was an indication he is preparing to take Ukraine into a Moscow-led customs union, which they see as an attempt to recreate the Soviet Union.
Read: Geo-political tug-of-war between east and west in Ukraine
"We are on a razor's edge between a final plunge into cruel dictatorship and a return home to the European community," jailed opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko said in an emotional message to the crowd read out by her daughter Yevgenia.
Organisers said the number of protesters could swell to 1 million.
The rally marks a further escalation in a weeks-long confrontation between authorities and protesters that has raised fears for political and economic stability in the former Soviet republic of 46 million people.
Read: Klitschko meets protesters as leaders prepare for talks
53 heads of state to attend Mandela memorial service
So, far 53 heads of state from across the globe have confirmed they will attend the memorial service for Nelson Mandela, due to be held on Tuesday in Johannesburg. This number is expected to rise.
Read: FNB Stadium to host Nelson Mandela memorial tribute
- 13 heads of African states will be at the funeral
- 15 heads of state will travel from other continents
- From the US, President and Mrs Obama will be accompanied by three former Presidents, Carter, Bush (George W), Clinton and their partners.
- 26 members of the US Congress will also attend
- Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will be accompanied by four former Heads of State: Presidents Sarney, Cardoso, and Lula da Silva
Some of the heads of state will speak at the service. After the service a new statue will be unveiled.
Three victims 'freed and taken to save place'
Avon and Somerset police have arrested two people in connection with slavery offences. Police said the three male victims have been freed and taken into a save place.
The arrests were part of Operation Wanderer, an investigation into forced labour and human trafficking.
Three travellers sites, a business unit and a house in South Gloucestershire and a residential property in Bristol were investigated, police said. Chief Superintendent Julian Moss said:
This is an ongoing and dynamic inquiry; our primary aim is to safeguard and protect vulnerable victims.
Two people arrested on slavery offences
Two people have been arrested in connection with slavery offences in South Gloucestershire and Bristol, police said.
The three alleged male victims, one in his 30s, one in his 40s and one in his 50s have been taken to a place of safety.
The police said in a statement they have also arrested five others on suspicion of offences including failing to appear, cannabis production, money laundering and handling stolen goods. A significant quantity of cash was found at one of the addresses.
