Anti-corruption search included properties linked to justice minister and Zelenskyy’s former business partner

Employers may lower the amount they pay into staff pension pots

The broadcaster has made errors, but its board has failed to defend it

Rebel senators slammed for backing Trump’s deal to end longest government closure in history

One think-tank calls for the basic rate to rise to 16.5%, which would generate an extra £1.5bn for the Treasury

Chancellor hopes to win support from Labour MPs by lifting two-child benefit cap

Former president granted conditional release while contesting Libyan financing conviction

War in Ukraine and China’s military build-up have put the world’s deadliest weapons back at the centre of global politics

Broadcaster’s chair admits ‘error of judgement’ over clip but hits out at memo that prompted bosses’ resignations

Yes, its economic engine is remarkable, but there are factors that should temper predictions of global hegemony

JCB to contribute equal amount to Conservative party

Corporation fails to learn from criticism, while politicians have consciously reduced its scope for quality journalism

Wall Street stocks gain and Treasury yields tick up in ‘relief rally’

Shares in FTSE 100 drinks group jump on appointment of consumer industry veteran to revive fortunes

In education, labour and housing we risk going back towards what we know will not work

European Commission president had ‘scheduling’ issues at COP30 summit in Brazil and did not see the UK premier

Regulators and bankers are sounding the alarm about an explosion in privately-rated securities

CEO Vlad Tenev plans to offer shares in a fund that holds a handful of private artificial intelligence companies

Stricter post-Credit Suisse oversight sets nation on different path to US in particular

Eight Democrats cross party lines to back deal seeking to reopen federal administration after record impasse

Junior roles most likely to be axed in the next year, according to a survey of British employers

Private equity group set to see off interest from rival Warburg Pincus to clinch acquisition of fund administrator

The longest budget impasse in American history is compounding the impact of federal cutbacks for consultants

Exit comes after broadcaster accused of bias on US president, Gaza war and its coverage of rights of transgender people