Call by former Labour leader comes as prime minister defies pressure to leave Downing Street

Shares dip after oil major moves to strengthen balance sheet

French president calls on bloc to take the necessary steps to become a true global economic power

Romantic relationships with AI models will not heal the disconnect between young men and women

Rising number of men killed or missing in action makes a military breakthrough for Moscow less likely, officials say

Senior directors leave after losses on UK utility and souring of another European investment

Restaurants have raised prices to offset rising labour and ingredient costs, leading low-income customers to visit less often

Tech billionaire’s desire to put computer infrastructure into orbit is central to $1.25tn plan to merge SpaceX with xAI

Latest incidents follow pattern of aggressive behaviour by Beijing towards neighbours

Social attitudes survey highlights widening political divide among British voters

Retail spending growth rose sharply last month in the latest sign of improved economic momentum

Private settlement sought to avoid ‘unnecessary public attention’, prosecutors’ report said

Exemptions would be based on chipmaker TSMC’s US investment commitments, officials say

Democrats and Republicans say commerce secretary has not been honest about his ties with the late sex offender

Peter Mandelson faces allegations of misconduct but the charges being investigated have a high bar for conviction

Fresh tensions emerge between embattled premier and potential leadership rival Wes Streeting

Cabinet declares support for prime minister after Scottish Labour leader’s attack. But reprieve may only be temporary

Critical operational zones are becoming more unpredictable

Anton Levy says he will hunt for AI-driven start-ups with the potential to grow up to 300% a year

Culture, pay and expensive offices among reasons for ending remote work

Labour must stop believing things because they are politically helpful and engage with the world as it really is

Deal comes as Google parent steps up AI borrowing rush with $20bn sale of dollar bonds

Report into leaks by Office for Budget Responsibility set to raise fresh questions about watchdog’s processes

Prime minister tries to revive his fortunes at meeting with backbenchers