Jailing of couple on motorcycle trip for alleged spying ‘totally unjustifiable’, foreign secretary Yvette Cooper says

Microsoft co-founder cancels plans to deliver keynote speech at high-profile event on Thursday

Three individuals contacted Whitehall over past conduct after former consul emerged as cabinet secretary frontrunner

King Charles says he has learnt of news with ‘deepest concern’ and pledges co-operation with investigation

Appointment ends days of speculation over who will hold country’s most senior civil service post

Oil price rises as aircraft carrier and refuelling planes head to region in one of biggest build-ups since 2003 Iraq invasion

Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for life after leading insurrection that plunged country into political crisis

Consulting firms use ‘carrot and stick’ with some senior staff less willing to use technology than junior colleagues

The divergence between the British and American attitudes isn’t entirely justified

Businessman Ricardo Salinas thought he was dealing with financial royalty, but found himself in a transatlantic legal fight

US jury to rule on whether Centerview erred by sacking junior analyst who needed at least 8 hours’ rest a night

Upheaval at Davos changed calculus on finding permanent chair, according to people familiar with discussions

New York investment group backtracks from earlier plan to reopen to withdrawals

International concerns have mounted over the impact of the country’s economic policies

Ministers warn platforms could have their services blocked in Britain if they fail to act

David Nemecek moves after private capital groups pushed back against his tactics

Big Tech chief takes stand in legal case over whether company’s products are addictive to children

US president says Diego Garcia military base may be needed for strikes on Iran

Minutes from January meeting show US policymakers saw risk that price growth will remain above 2%

In spite of glitches, the tech sector is certain that voice is the next frontier in AI

FTSE 250 company briefly hits £1bn valuation on signs of a surge in demand for its credit card-sized computers

But it has shocked Kevin Hassett to his very core

Kevin Hassett calls report showing US consumers and businesses are facing burden of levies ‘an embarrassment’

Spanish government seeks ‘influential and meaningful position’ at helm of Eurozone central bank