New research shows how incentives in the modern media ecosystem help explain rising polarisation and negativity

In the long run bubbles always deflate, often when least expected

Growing tension between London and Brussels just six months after summit set out to build stronger ties

Details of armed forces and industry attendees at Méribel competition raise concerns about conflicts of interest

Record package of shares wins 75% approval, reinforcing billionaire’s control of the electric-car maker

Federal Reserve may need to begin asset purchases if short-term rates flare up again

Treasury calls Swiss trader ‘Kremlin’s puppet’ and says it would block its licence to operate

ChatGPT maker is not seeking a US federal financial backstop for its $1.4tn investment binge, CEO says

US political consultancy bought a 20% share of Global Counsel in 2024 but wants to end partnership in wake of Epstein affair

Bailey’s comments on market pricing suggest the country may settle at a higher rate than in the US or Eurozone

US media giant sees opportunity to create a leading UK broadcast and streaming group

The government is also encouraging Isa providers to revamp their stocks-and-shares savings products

Escalation of Israeli attacks has sparked fears of renewed hostilities with Hizbollah

Turnover of leaders shows how hard it can be to ride out the vicious financial and tech cycles

Lucy Powell says ‘trust in politics is essential’ amid signs the chancellor plans to break manifesto pledge

UK broadcaster says uncertain economic outlook causing widespread caution

Weak private sector jobs data adds to nerves over elevated valuations for AI-linked companies

Swiss bank grapples with $500mn of exposure to First Brands across its investment arms

Turing Prize winner urges governments to require tech groups to cover catastrophic outcomes and fund safety research

Central bank signals possible cut as soon as next month

US Democratic party titan will stand down after nearly 40 years

Erroneous releases are bound to occur with sentencing guidelines in flux and guards overworked and undertrained

World’s richest man had warned he would quit if investors failed to back the largest remuneration package in history

Tech leaders say systems now rival human intelligence in key tasks, further fuelling the superintelligence debate