But more optimistic investors continue to bank on the cavalry arriving if things get really dicey

An unexpected finding shows that obesity and heart disease do not always go hand-in-hand

Fossil fuel exporters claim investment and security of supply will be imperilled

Britain’s most troubled rail project forced to postpone work connecting new line with the north

Overseas retailers can send small packages worth less than £135 to the UK without incurring import duties

Silicon Valley company with links to Trump administration rides wave of investor enthusiasm

Sumaiya Balbale left the venture firm after it decided not to discipline outspoken investor for posts about Zohran Mamdani

Firms are being welcomed as a spur to consolidation — so long as they know their place

Chancellor fleshes out Budget plan to target those with ‘the broadest shoulders’ such as lawyers, doctors and accountants

Streaming group reports strong revenue growth because of success of films such as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Measures to be discussed on Friday follow Ukraine’s insistence that talks to end war should be based on current frontline

White House announces two leaders have ‘no plans’ to meet to discuss ways to end the war

Chancellor seeks to bear down on inflation as Treasury braces for latest figures on Wednesday

Javier Milei’s plight in Argentina demonstrates how difficult it can be to rescue economies

Plunge comes amid warnings that historic bullion rally is overdone

Evolution escalates dispute, saying rival spent £1.8mn to hire Israeli agency founded by Mossad veterans

Danish drugmaker grapples with slowing growth and falling share price

Members hit out at handling of national investigation, citing concerns over its leadership shortlist

BoE governor draws parallel with practices before 2008 financial crisis

Government confirms country will not be reimbursed for loss of jewels from Paris museum heist

Former prime minister admits children paid ‘huge, huge price’ as government responded to pandemic

Russia bets it can gain in US negotiations what it cannot win on the battlefield

The software platform behind the UK’s largest home energy supplier has passed its parent

Economists say tax receipts have not kept pace with growth and inflation