Transparency International UK says claims that HMRC refused to help investigate a company because of its political donations are a matter of deep concern.
The head of policy at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, which represents charities, has commented on reports of the Presidents Club fundraising dinner.
The Electoral Commission has called for changes to the law to further improve transparency and strengthen confidence in the UK’s political finance rules.
Two British development workers are establishing a project to support the growing number of street children in war-torn Congo, cooperating with the Anglican Church. It will be based in Lubumbashi, the country's second city.
More than 150 people have died and 20 million have been displaced from heavy floods in south Asia. Reports estimate more than 12 million people in India, 5.5 million in Bangladesh and 750,000 in Nepal are affected.
Christian Aid emergency staff in South Asia are working with local partner organisations to co-ordinate its response, after the worst floods in years hit a large swathe of northern India, Bangladesh and Nepal.