Watchdog finds regulatory system is ‘not fit for purpose’

Institute of Student Employers cites cost pressures and worries over economic outlook

Apollo’s Marc Rowan warns of ‘willingness to cut corners’

The Nobel Prize-winning MOFs could be used to mop up pollutants, turn toxic substances benign and make water from desert air

Thousands of Palestinians were freed from Israeli prisons this week. Some are seen as future militant and political chiefs

New revenue lines, debt partnerships and further fundraising targeted to cover enormous costs

State department announces six revocations and suggests more could follow

US president suggests $20bn swap line is contingent on libertarian’s victory in midterm elections

Chancellor weighs up halving annual tax-free savings allowance to encourage wider investment in UK stock market

With further rate cuts likely amid a light-touch regulatory environment, the good times are set to continue

JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup buoyed by return of dealmaking

Resolution Foundation estimates output per hour worked rose 1.6% over past year

Federal Reserve chair says inflation expectations are close to central bank’s 2% goal

Official figures showed payroll employment rose by 10,000 between July and August

It is dangerous to have confidence in what lies ahead

London properties worth £130mn frozen in action against group accused of large-scale online romance fraud

Sébastien Lecornu hopes concession will suffice to secure left’s support

Success of deal depends on president’s willingness to keep engaged and pressure warring parties, particularly Netanyahu

A new IMF report exaggerates the gloomy economic backdrop, but there are valid reasons for policymakers to be glum

Bank of England should not lower interest rates before price pressure shows signs of easing, says chief economist

Fund upgrades outlook for global growth but warns latest trade tensions between Washington and Beijing are a concern

Moscow’s intelligence service launches fresh criminal case against former Yukos oil magnate and 22 other dissidents in exile

Palestinian militant group’s move comes after Israeli authorities said they would impose limits on aid into Gaza