Militant group due to release a further four hostages on Saturday as part of exchange for 600 Palestinian prisoners

Conservatives are mistaking public dislike of the cultural left for enthusiasm for the opposite dogma

Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemy

Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way

President removes CQ Brown and other senior leaders who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policies

President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies

Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a toll

Theft deals blow to an industry that has been reinvigorated by Donald Trump’s re-election

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Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France

Officials had been studying hard limit as way to reduce numbers

National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv

The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data

President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions

Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fades

Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedowns

Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential election

Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration

Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap

Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea

Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling

Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mn

Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker

The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratings

Ultra-high rents were previously a rarity. Last year they became almost commonplace

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Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budget

Gymkhana, Dorian and Hutong among capital’s eateries combating ‘reservation-squatting’

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