Move raises questions about whether former Tory’s arrival will be a help or a hindrance to Nigel Farage

Chief David Solomon says Goldman had largest backlog of deals since pandemic

Iranians have not become monarchists — they are seeking anyone who can replace a despotic regime at war with its own people

Tensions remain high in the state following last week’s killing of a protester by a federal immigration agent

Nick Ephgrave will leave the role in March saying ‘time is right to hang up the handcuffs’ after decades of public service

World’s largest asset manager drew in almost $700bn from clients in 2025

Washington imposes new sanctions on Tehran as military personnel and aircraft carrier movements keep region on edge

Some European countries are sending soldiers to the Arctic island after Donald Trump intensified threats to take control

The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground

High Court rules watchdog is within its rights to cap cross-border interchange fees

Criticism is most strident challenge to central bank’s decision announced last month

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had ousted former leadership rival for ‘plotting’ to defect

Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons

Best year for investment banking since 2021 on busy day of earnings

Brent crude falls nearly 5% as oversupply fears return

Rics survey indicates lower interest rates and post-Budget certainty are driving upbeat mood

Figure marks rebound from previous month’s contraction

Cautious stance comes amid Wall St concerns over president’s attack on Federal Reserve

Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions

Business dynamism comes in many different forms

Traders offload Asda’s bonds and loans in a sign that confidence in retailer’s turnaround is weakening

Venezuelan immigrant injured after attempting to flee officers, authorities say

Mayor concerned that capital will be at ‘sharpest edge of change’ given dependence on white-collar jobs

Any action against Tehran could tip regional balance further in Israel’s favour, even as some US interests are put at risk