Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees

Billionaire says Donald Trump backs his idea to distribute cost-cutting savings to US citizens

Fear of ‘trouble ahead’ because of low growth and sticky inflation outweighs relief brought by lower interest rates

Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this year

Operations stepped up by Israel military in northern West Bank after public transport is targeted

Bill would require lenders to inform the government if they found evidence of overpayment

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has sharpened criticism of diversity, equity and inclusion programmes

Trade body said it would work with Defra and other parties to ensure ‘robust’ standards

The risks of a backlash are rising and could galvanise European competitors

Bloc’s trade commissioner in Washington to seek a compromise with Donald Trump

Studio agrees deal with longtime producers Michael Wilson and Barbara Broccoli

Prosecutors say former Janus Henderson employee was ‘at the centre’ of the scheme, although he denies charges

Mossad pager attacks inspired sabotage by Kyiv’s defence intelligence unit

Trump administration splits with allies on holding Moscow responsible for war

It’s not a terminal moral malaise that’s blighting the country, it’s an economic one

Surprise outperformance driven by lack of day-one tariffs on EU and prospect of end to Ukraine war

Unthinking campaigns against ‘red tape’ are not the way to promote growth

Donald Trump is the first US president to voice a pessimistic worldview

Existing rightwing political outfit will be taken over by a newly registered business called Reform 2025 Ltd

Government and opposition need to adapt approach to tackle a grave situation wrought by Donald Trump’s administration

Tariffs, trade wars and plans for big tax cuts could all rattle investors in US Treasuries, but it’s a resilient market with few alternatives

Forensic tests show remains of Shiri Bibas are not among the four handed over on Thursday

Chair of coalition on secure technology says Whitehall needs to take risk of cyber attacks ‘more seriously’

UK bank had already booked a £450mn provision last year

FT documentary investigates rise in cases of Russian soldiers executing Ukrainian POWs

Labour will damage growth and innovation by curbing independent regulation of the rail network

The president’s conviction that US currency strength gives trading partners an unfair advantage is well known

Mathias Döpfner says many Europeans had ‘intentionally misunderstood’ the US vice-president’s speech that caused widespread horror

Ministers want financial firepower targeted at areas highlighted in industrial strategy

Italian lender is one of the few large western banks still remaining in the country

Plans raise ‘significant’ security concerns for financial services industry, says Washington

Recommendation to vote against activist investor’s resolution comes as weak iron ore prices hit mining group’s earnings

Metropolitan Transportation Authority files lawsuit against federal government’s ‘mystifying’ decision

Executive order will force watchdogs including the Federal Reserve and SEC to submit draft regulations to the White House

Minutes from January meeting show US central bankers back ‘careful’ approach on reducing borrowing costs

UK prime minister pushes back against Trump’s suggestion that elections should be held in Ukraine

Proposal sees smaller role for land troops to enforce ceasefire, but would require significant US support

Engineering group accepts Arvind Balan’s resignation in statement on London stock exchange

Private equity firm plans to keep debt-laden utility in one piece, in contrast to other bidders

US president’s public exchange of insults with Zelenskyy forms part of rapid pivot towards Russia