Economist continues retreat from public commitments following emails detailing correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein

Comments by Peter Kyle come on Brussels trip aimed at securing British access to ‘Made in Europe’ scheme

PM pressed by Kemi Badenoch to cut interest rates charged to graduates but some Labour MPs want alternative plan

Officials indicate they are reconsidering doctrine that seeks to contain confrontations with Washington

Retail group pulls plug on venture due to changes in UK economic conditions and property market slowdown

Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan — the story of the century so far is the ineffectiveness of force

Comments by Thomas Woldbye come as Britain’s hub airport awaits crucial ruling by regulator

Met set to apologise to Lindsay Hoyle for giving information about sourcing of tip

Deal to collaborate on atomic energy, AI and quantum computing was paused as part of wider trade wrangling

Typical households will pay £1,641 per year, down from £1,758 after energy-efficiency scheme scrapped

The former chief delivers a sharp insider’s guide to the boom and bust era of financial services that took the shine off the investment bank

Dave Lewis moves to reduce shareholder payouts and outlines plan to lower prices to revive demand at ailing Guinness maker

President warns Islamic republic is rebuilding nuclear weapons programme amid huge US military build-up

Ministers also planning to link patient data to benefit claims and employment statistics

Sites from Paddington to Canary Wharf under consideration amid dearth of top-quality office space in UK capital

Group searches for ways to raise cash, cut costs and reduce its leverage

Easing the child penalty in the labour market could also increase fertility

Investor backlash against US markets appears to be real

German lender waved through convicted sex offender’s millions despite compliance concerns

Lawmakers briefed by Marco Rubio suggest new offensive on Islamic republic could be imminent

President uses State of the Union to scold Democrats and laud his administration’s military achievements

Self-driving group valued at $8.6bn as it gears up to launch robotaxi service in London this year

David Ellison’s media group assumes pole position in race to buy Hollywood studio

Publisher of New York Sun, backed by Axel Springer, tries to upend sale of UK newspaper group to DMGT