FTSE 100 company tells hundreds of workers to stay at home and admits it has no idea when operations will recover

The reaction of the markets, politicians and media to Trump’s tariff shock may have averted an arms race

US president weighs in as battle between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre goes down to the wire

Authorities warn cut could continue until evening after millions affected by traffic disruptions

The US and Europe have fundamentally different views on the threat from Russia and the protection of democracy

Aiman al-Mudaifer was appointed last year following increasing scrutiny of futuristic plan

The administration wants the iPhone to be manufactured in America. The components that power it show why that is highly impractical

Imports surged in March and continued to accelerate despite concerns global economy will weaken

A country as mired in stagnation as the UK has to take risks if it is to succeed

Whatever happens with Trump’s tariffs, investors need to prepare for a new market paradigm

Searches for British courses surge following US president’s assault on Ivy League institutions, data shows

Miguel Berger’s comments come as two sides prepare to sign defence pact

Secretary of state says US will decide this week whether to withdraw from negotiations

Employers concerned by official data suggesting nearly 1mn aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training, says BCC

Bookings plunge as importers hold off on shipping goods to America in hope of Beijing-Washington deal

Investors are yet to fully factor in tariffs and hits to AI and US exceptionalism

Media group in early talks to buy UK broadcaster or its studio production arm

Support is first funding from Riyadh as war-ravaged country seeks to rebuild its economy

Philippines sends forces to Sandy Cay in response to latest Chinese moves in Spratly Islands

Downing Street fears Starmer will lose support to Farage but imitating him will alienate other groups it needs on side

Mark Carney and rival Pierre Poilievre’s seats border each other and reflect the broader choices facing voters

His acolytes are discovering that it’s not so much about any particular policy as having blind faith in the man himself

Veteran analyst’s comments come as voters prepare to go to the polls in England on Thursday

Rassemblement National chief says he would compete if court judgment blocks his mentor

And Tesla should become a more normal company

Industry says administration’s levies on foreign vessels will harm US plans for ‘energy dominance’

Contest for north-west English seat comes as populist party seeks to capitalise on wave of anti-government hostility

Many manufacturers are exposed to paying duties on imports as well as exports

Second-largest asset manager has its sights set on UK, Europe, Canada, Latin America and Australia instead

Leaders of Alternative for Germany and other nationalist parties are split in their response to US protectionism

Underfunding of the continent’s justice systems is a threat to democracy, senior lawyers warn

Rather than choosing one energy source over another, the US must quickly create the conditions for a mix to meet demand

Paid-for citizenship that could be banned by European court was handed to people who later faced sanctions

Shouty leadership is in vogue but smart executives do something far more effective

Kensington and Chelsea claims Hotpoint model contained materials that could ‘burn easily’ in lawsuit arising from 2017 fire

Switzerland’s currency has soared as investors seek a haven from US President Donald Trump’s trade war

Russia acknowledges presence of North Korean troops on the ground for the first time

Proposal to fold the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board into the SEC will boost Donald Trump’s deregulatory agenda

Move by employees at Google’s AI arm follows discontent after weapons and surveillance pledge is dropped

World leaders gathered in Rome as US and Ukrainian presidents met for first time since Oval Office row

Sandy Cay is just kilometres from the Philippines’ military outpost at Thitu Island

Simplified ceremonies mark late pontiff’s final push to reform Catholic Church

Attacks on Harvard and other universities are not just self-defeating — they are fundamentally un-American

Aeroplanes, universities, sports leagues — there are lots of exceptions to the decline of the North Atlantic world

In choosing the next pope, disagreements will be over the Church’s ‘style’ — its way of being, culture and mindset

Donald Trump ally Kevin Warsh says US central bank failed to contain worst inflationary bout in a generation

At least 1,500 learners had their eligibility records removed by the state department in recent weeks

Chancellor and Treasury secretary hold their first formal talks in Washington

Post-Brexit ‘reset’ talks intensify ahead of crucial summit next month

The IMF chief warns of a ‘new and major test’ as it cuts growth projections on the back of the Trump administration’s tariffs

UK food delivery group valued at £7.6bn in London listing four years ago

Several people involved in the war crimes case against Netanyahu and Gallant have received notices

Extreme hunger intensifies as Israeli politicians rebuff calls to allow supplies into shattered enclave

The billionaire property investor has been tasked with securing peace in Ukraine and the Middle East

Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade detention by authorities

Beijing says there are no active talks and Washington should ‘stop creating confusion’

François Bayrou’s daughter says she was beaten at Catholic school where other alleged victims described sexual abuse

Chancellor’s comments come as UK balances trade talks with both regions

How is it possible that a company with such huge resources, including artificial intelligence tools, cannot deal with this?

Search group’s chief makes rare criticism of China’s generative artificial intelligence darling

Sign of relief for foreign businesses comes as Donald Trump insists talks are under way to reduce levies

Draft terms require non-EU nations to negotiate agreements before their defence industries can get access

Aggressively surfing the waves of volatility has worked so far 

Increase before announcement of Trump tariffs was propelled by clothing and outdoor shops

Ruling alarms senior executives of the accountancy, who touted their access to lucrative and hard-to-find investments

FT Exclusive: Tech giant plans to shift assembly as soon as next year in response to Donald Trump’s trade war

Recent turbulence was partly the result of trading strategies using derivatives. But the same investors are increasingly important buyers of US government debt

The value of UK bank notes in circulation has hit a record high, but it may all be under the proverbial mattress

If the dollar were to weaken further, the drag on growth and inflation would probably be larger

Virtual meeting would cut costs and limit disruptions from demonstrators

Party treasurer Nick Candy says events will be held ‘in restaurants, people’s private homes and on yachts’

All measures of leading survey drop as price rises and US import taxes bite

US chipmaker’s shares fall in after-market trading as it offers downbeat guidance

Silicon Valley giant says AI is helping engagement in core division despite threat from ChatGPT

UK chancellor says global stability depends on lower trade barriers ahead of meeting US Treasury secretary

The bloc wants people under 30 from member states to be able to spend up to three years in the UK and vice versa

Washington is trying to force on Kyiv a peace deal on Russia’s terms

‘Not optimistic to say the least’: world’s biggest food companies slash forecasts in expectation of slower spending

Latest attack on tourists has inflamed one of Asia’s longest-running conflicts and raised fears of a confrontation

Other activist investors now take a less confrontational approach. John Pike is in a full-blown proxy fight