FTSE 100 company tells hundreds of workers to stay at home and admits it has no idea when operations will recover

The reaction of the markets, politicians and media to Trump’s tariff shock may have averted an arms race

US president weighs in as battle between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre goes down to the wire

Authorities warn cut could continue until evening after millions affected by traffic disruptions

The US and Europe have fundamentally different views on the threat from Russia and the protection of democracy

Aiman al-Mudaifer was appointed last year following increasing scrutiny of futuristic plan

The administration wants the iPhone to be manufactured in America. The components that power it show why that is highly impractical

Imports surged in March and continued to accelerate despite concerns global economy will weaken

A country as mired in stagnation as the UK has to take risks if it is to succeed

Whatever happens with Trump’s tariffs, investors need to prepare for a new market paradigm

Searches for British courses surge following US president’s assault on Ivy League institutions, data shows

Miguel Berger’s comments come as two sides prepare to sign defence pact

Secretary of state says US will decide this week whether to withdraw from negotiations

Employers concerned by official data suggesting nearly 1mn aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training, says BCC

Investors are yet to fully factor in tariffs and hits to AI and US exceptionalism

Bookings plunge as importers hold off on shipping goods to America in hope of Beijing-Washington deal

Media group in early talks to buy UK broadcaster or its studio production arm

Support is first funding from Riyadh as war-ravaged country seeks to rebuild its economy

Philippines sends forces to Sandy Cay in response to latest Chinese moves in Spratly Islands

Downing Street fears Starmer will lose support to Farage but imitating him will alienate other groups it needs on side

Mark Carney and rival Pierre Poilievre’s seats border each other and reflect the broader choices facing voters

His acolytes are discovering that it’s not so much about any particular policy as having blind faith in the man himself

Veteran analyst’s comments come as voters prepare to go to the polls in England on Thursday

Rassemblement National chief says he would compete if court judgment blocks his mentor

And Tesla should become a more normal company

Contest for north-west English seat comes as populist party seeks to capitalise on wave of anti-government hostility

Industry says administration’s levies on foreign vessels will harm US plans for ‘energy dominance’

Many manufacturers are exposed to paying duties on imports as well as exports

Second-largest asset manager has its sights set on UK, Europe, Canada, Latin America and Australia instead

Leaders of Alternative for Germany and other nationalist parties are split in their response to US protectionism

Underfunding of the continent’s justice systems is a threat to democracy, senior lawyers warn

Rather than choosing one energy source over another, the US must quickly create the conditions for a mix to meet demand

Paid-for citizenship that could be banned by European court was handed to people who later faced sanctions

Shouty leadership is in vogue but smart executives do something far more effective

Kensington and Chelsea claims Hotpoint model contained materials that could ‘burn easily’ in lawsuit arising from 2017 fire

Switzerland’s currency has soared as investors seek a haven from US President Donald Trump’s trade war

Russia acknowledges presence of North Korean troops on the ground for the first time

Move by employees at Google’s AI arm follows discontent after weapons and surveillance pledge is dropped

Fintech started to pay out awards in cash after staff asked for ‘greater liquidity’

Proposal to fold the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board into the SEC will boost Donald Trump’s deregulatory agenda