Investors bet on a return to sub-zero interest rates as central bank tries to restrain soaring Swiss franc

May figure comes as central bank meets this week to consider further cut to borrowing costs

Departure could trigger fresh elections or parliament could try to find a new coalition

Growth forecast for 2026 cut to 1% from 1.2% as Britain ‘faces substantial downside risks to growth’

Organisation slashes forecasts and says US will be hit particularly hard

Move by US private equity firm throws future of Britain’s largest water utility into doubt

Presidential election defeat triggers fresh infighting within government and speculation over early election

Accounting groups hope to emulate previous profit gains from audits of companies’ ESG metrics

Turing Award winner warns recent models display dangerous characteristics as he launches LawZero non-profit for safer AI

The largest private equity group is sticking to a fee-based approach, while Apollo and KKR embrace insurance-powered models

Large language models enable us all to create our own apps, but sometimes you need a professional

Capital markets need to be better attuned to individual countries’ goals and the interests of workers

UK ministers hope to sign up private sector investors for new Suffolk power plant later this month

Ex-employees tell FT that climate change was deprioritised under governor Andrew Bailey

Andrew Macdonald has been appointed COO and president after serving as head of mobility

The plan emphasises a shift towards ‘warfighting readiness’

Deputy PM Angela Rayner and home secretary Yvette Cooper among leading cabinet figures holding out for better deals

Latest move comes as tech giant is attacked on multiple legal fronts that threaten its break-up

Deal to allow investors to buy into group following March takeover of X

Stephen Hemsley received stock option award after retaking the reins at struggling insurance company

Drones and artificial intelligence will be needed to increase warfighting capability

Treasuries under pressure following warnings on American debt load

Retailer’s chief handed bumper reward but his earnings are expected to drop this year as a result of April’s breach

‘Knowledge-rich’ curriculums will still be crucial in a world shaped by the technology

Agreement over a limited prisoner exchange comes despite gulf between two sides’ positions

Staff used Microsoft’s Copilot to help draft documents and summarise meetings

Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the Polish presidential election will also strengthen Euroscepticism in central Europe, officials fear

Despite his rhetoric about fire and fury, the president is nervous about the use of force

London-based fintech reports rise in profits but plays down speculation of imminent IPO

PM under pressure from deputy leader Angela Rayner to raise taxes for higher public spending

Rightwing candidate secures rare victory for Maga movement in Europe

Average cost of residential property rose 0.5% between April and May to £273,427

Switzerland’s success shows that a nation can revalue its way to prosperity

Central bank needs to mix playing defence with going on the offensive with a new policy framework and improved communication

Economic uncertainty hits sector in first quarter but London, Oxford and Cambridge buck trend, survey finds

After Apple, the Silicon Valley visionaries are looking to artificial intelligence to shape the future again

Beijing promises to take strong measures to defend its interests

Lobby groups call on Starmer to ensure imminent plan tackles power bills for wide range of companies

Meeting between Jonathan Reynolds and Jamieson Greer follows vow by US president to double tariff to 50%

The UK is slow to respond to the White House assault on science and universities