The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after demand for secret ‘backdoor’ to user data

President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions

Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fades

Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedowns

Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential election

Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration

Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap

Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea

Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mn

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budget

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratings

Ultra-high rents were previously a rarity. Last year they became almost commonplace

My father enjoyed a long retirement on a modest pension — here’s how he did it

Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changes

Gymkhana, Dorian and Hutong among capital’s eateries combating ‘reservation-squatting’

Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees

Billionaire says Donald Trump backs his idea to distribute cost-cutting savings to US citizens

Fear of ‘trouble ahead’ because of low growth and sticky inflation outweighs relief brought by lower interest rates

Operations stepped up by Israel military in northern West Bank after public transport is targeted

Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this year

Bill would require lenders to inform the government if they found evidence of overpayment

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has sharpened criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion programmes

Trade body said it would work with Defra and other parties to ensure ‘robust’ standards

The risks of a backlash are rising and could galvanise European competitors

Bloc’s trade commissioner in Washington to seek a compromise with Donald Trump

Studio agrees deal with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

Prosecutors say former Janus Henderson employee was ‘at the centre’ of the scheme, although he denies charges

Mossad pager attacks inspired sabotage by Kyiv’s defence intelligence unit

Trump administration splits with allies on holding Moscow responsible for war

It’s not a terminal moral malaise that’s blighting the country, it’s an economic one

Surprise outperformance driven by lack of day-one tariffs on EU and prospect of end to Ukraine war

Unthinking campaigns against ‘red tape’ are not the way to promote growth

Donald Trump is the first US president to voice a pessimistic worldview

Existing rightwing political outfit will be taken over by a newly registered business called Reform 2025 Ltd

Government and opposition need to adapt approach to tackle a grave situation wrought by Donald Trump’s administration

Tariffs, trade wars and plans for big tax cuts could all rattle investors in US Treasuries, but it’s a resilient market with few alternatives

Forensic tests show remains of Shiri Bibas are not among the four handed over on Thursday