Poorer countries need urgent food help to stop disorder, say global bodies

WTO and World Bank among those saying richer countries must step in to alleviate effects of rising prices and shortages

Global overseas aid climbs to all-time high, rising 4.4% in real terms – OECD

Concern expressed that figures count Covid vaccines as aid, while Britain is among EU countries accused of ‘gutting’ contributions

Mathias Cormann calls for greater foreign aid despite role in Australian cuts

OECD leader urges increase despite previously defending Australia’s cuts while finance minister

World Bank planning to give support worth $1.5bn to Ukraine

Funds will help to pay hospital workers and pensions, and continue social programmes for the vulnerable

Closer inspection of UK jobs market reveals economic scars of Covid

While the pandemic has not led to a jump in unemployment, its impact on the over-50s and public sector staff is particularly troubling

Ukraine economy to shrink by almost half this year, World Bank forecasts

Bank says many surrounding countries will suffer severe hardship as result of invasion, with Russia predicted to fall into recession

Doug Bannister, head of the Port of Dover: ‘We’re at the centre of Brexit. I signed up for that’

The US executive took over the port in 2019, in the heat of the debate about the EU. He’s not surprised it’s been a challenge

Why is Vladimir Putin demanding Russian gas is paid for in roubles?

Plan could be extended to include exports of oil, grain, fertilisers, coal, metals and other key commodities

War in Ukraine could lead to food riots in poor countries, warns WTO boss

Exclusive: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says impact of conflict on food prices and hunger could be substantial

Lloyd’s moves to cancel insurance cover of Russian firms hit by sanctions

Action comes as Lloyd’s of London returns to profit but warns Ukraine war will present ‘major claim’

Britain and US agree on steel tariffs as hopes of broader trade deal recede

Pact ends months of tensions but talks on full free-trade agreement remain far off

Unless we act, escalating commodity prices will cause a decade of global turmoil

The Ukraine war is sending the cost of energy and food soaring across the world. Price controls may be the only way to stop a devastating chain reaction

Car-free Sundays? IEA sets out 10-point plan to reduce global oil demand

Energy watchdog says measures could help cut oil usage by 2.7m barrels a day within four months

Ukraine war means governments must help with soaring bills, says OECD

Leading thinktank raises global inflation forecast to 7.5% as cost of food staples, minerals and energy rises

What could China’s zero Covid strategy mean for Australian business?

How will rising case numbers and tens of millions of people under strict lockdown affect local supply chains and Australia’s economy?