MP for Dover hits out at ‘tired and chaotic’ Conservative government as she joins main opposition party
Bim Afolami says there is ‘no danger’ of politicising main financial regulator after chancellor’s criticism of proposed ‘name and shame’ rules
First-quarter operating profit sharply misses analysts’ expectations after payouts related to driver lawsuits
Chinese leader to complete Europe tour with diplomatic outlier that has maintained friendly ties with Russia
Judgment raises pressure on US tech companies operating in Chinese territory to block the song
Krona falls against dollar after Riksbank trims main rate to 3.75%, its first reduction for eight years
Spanish bid target publishes private email sent by Carlos Torres to Josep Oliu
Japanese carmaker’s conservative strategy has been criticised amid rapid shift to electric vehicles
World’s largest carmaker forecasts a 20% decline in annual profit as it invests in electric vehicles and AI
Most carriers are trading at a discount to historic multiples
French group in talks with UK government over salvaging Derby factory says its free cash flow is set to improve
Private equity group concludes smaller investments made during the pandemic landed in ‘the regret zone’
£1bn injection would end uncertainty over whether railway line will reach its planned central London terminus at Euston
The economist on the mis-steps of the Fed over interest rates and the markets
Frankfurt-listed asset manager included low-fee advisory assets in its calculations for years
Top 50 biggest stock gainers hit by painful decrease since the end of 2020 as lockdown trends fade
They rarely bring outright victory but can help anti-western actors raise costs for the US and its allies
Amid BHP approach for Anglo, prolific dealmaker says consolidation does not guarantee more production
Geologists are exploring whether magmatic brine can be tapped for dissolved treasure such as lithium, copper and cobalt
Move marks first time Washington has held up potential delivery
Move marks Biden administration’s latest effort to target country’s tech sector
Investors raise short positions to 16-month high as conviction grows that UK borrowing costs will fall ahead of the US
The policies of the chancellor and his opposite number are looking increasingly alike
Scotland’s new first minister faces challenges, such as rebuilding confidence in the party’s handling of public services
Heat remains trapped by rising greenhouse gas concentrations despite cooling Pacific Ocean, scientists say
Prices and rents have fallen amid higher interest rates and a slowdown in China. Some experts warn that recovery could be elusive
Bob Iger whose second run at helm will end in 2026 views the video unit as an inevitable shift
Company warns post-pandemic travel boom could be running out of steam
Report into access to finance recommends that FCA oblige banks to share account closures on a quarterly basis