The implementation period should be used to transform access for all social groups

Governor Chris Waller says US has yet to see an inflation ‘shock’ from Donald Trump’s tariffs

Experience of public services means more than strict definitions and optimistic forecasts

Legislation is carried by 314 to 291 votes and now moves to House of Lords

Khamenei, Netanyahu and Trump are seeking to secure their legacies — and shape the future of the region

Groceries Code Adjudicator is probing whether company’s food retail business has been failing to pay suppliers on time

Campaign group Palestine Action says members damaged military aircraft at Brize Norton

Investors are so stunned they can’t process the warning signs of a looming tail risk

Funding for electricity group EDF is among largest UK private credit deals to date

Steeper than expected drop comes amid signs that economic growth is slowing

Macron seeks deal in which Iran would cease uranium enrichment

There is a position between the old Republican guard and budget fairyland

Shadow of intelligence debacle two decades ago hangs over US president as he considers joining Israeli attacks

Hubris and miscalculation blew apart Tehran’s decades-old deterrence doctrine as Israel’s appetite for risk grew

It’s not just tech’s algorithms that skew how we see the world

Corporate treasuries now hold more than 3% of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, a stash worth $87bn

Rise comes despite cut in base rates by Bank of England

British broadcaster makes first move to clamp down on alleged infringement of copyright by tech groups

First high-level face-to-face diplomacy with Tehran since attacks began

Saudi Arabia, UAE and other states in region fear becoming targets for retaliation if US strikes Iran

Vicky Foxcroft’s move could presage wider rebellion over changes to disability benefits

Ottawa takes anti-dumping measures on non-US shipments as it looks to protect jobs

The boss’s transformation shocked liberals at Meta, but his closest allies say this is who he was all along

Capital’s lead in output per hour over other UK regions shrank between 2019-2023

Serious social issues, perceived and real, will not be fixed by supercharging racial grievance

Even Russia’s allies send lower-ranking officials and executives to St Petersburg — except Indonesia’s president

US president will decide whether to join Israeli attack ‘within two weeks’

Redinel Korfuzi and his sister both convicted of insider dealing and money laundering

At this point, a weakened Tehran might accept a face-saving deal and sanctions relief to avert a US attack

Smaller companies account for almost two-thirds of uncollected revenue

Foray into financial services could include introducing credit or debit card, CEO Linda Yaccarino says

Decision follows data showing UK inflation remains stubbornly above target

Tehran could target US troops, disrupt oil supplies or carry out cyber attacks or terrorism, warn former Washington officials

Bondholders’ rescue plan for utility hinges on waivers from regulations and fines, documents show

Surge in value of Swiss franc amid US-driven trade war and lagging inflation has complicated policymaking

Maxim Reshetnikov says persistent inflation and central bank’s hawkish policy contribute to slowdown

Move by Lloyds Banking Group-owned pension provider comes as government pushes for more investment in British companies

For now, citizens’ disillusionment with the Islamic republic is superseded by anger towards Israel

Talks with British officials come as US looks to build ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

Consumer group warns people have more rights buying a toaster than a new house

Cooling of interest from wealthy international buyers, say estate agents

White House says Trump to decide whether to involve the US in Israel’s attacks on Iran “within the next two weeks”

Chinese, Indian and south-east Asian institutions climb the annual list

Chancellor aims to improve government’s relationship with high-growth companies

Former adviser’s comments reflect backlash from president’s Maga base

International investors’ stockpiles of US government debt fell slightly in April

Contest for Spanish-owned UK high street bank was expected to be hotly contested

President hints at action within days as US readies forces capable of striking underground Fordow nuclear facility

Ministers in emergency meeting discuss working with American forces if Tehran threatens UK assets in the region

Hacked phones, deep-cover agents and miniaturised weapons systems: the covert campaign that preceded Jewish state’s attack

ChatGPT maker’s plans to convert into a for-profit leads software giant to make contingency plans

US president adds that next week will be ‘very big’ in determining course of war between Israel and Islamic republic

Consumer goods group’s new chief tilts portfolio towards health, beauty and personal care

Cuts to UK disability and incapacity benefits expected to save Treasury £4.8bn

Signs of property market weakness come hours ahead of Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates

Central bank officials split amid concerns over higher inflation as a result of tariffs

Many are staying put in the Iranian capital, despite Israel’s deadly strikes and warnings to evacuate

Mingyang’s plan to build Scottish turbine factory has raised fears about surveillance

Two companies backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman capitalise on view nuclear energy will be crucial to run data centres

As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

Israel hopes the US would deploy the GBU-57 E/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, but success would not be guaranteed

Cambridge start-up CMR Surgical has innovative technology but it needs global ambition

Annual house price growth halves to 3.5% in April as temporary tax relief ends

Vessels face multiple dangers in Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for trade in crude oil

Pan Gongsheng points to a growing role for the renminbi after decades of dominance by the US currency

Mark Zuckerberg reported to be personally calling engineers to recruit for ‘superintelligence’ AI team

Figure strengthens expectations that Bank of England will keep interest rates unchanged this week

Israel’s attacks on uranium enrichment facilities have caused localised radioactivity, but contamination appears limited

PFAS are a commercial hit — that should not play a part in how they are categorised

PM’s decision was controversial with some Labour strategists fearing it gave Reform UK too much credibility

Call by Amazon, Google and Microsoft lobbyists for a ‘moratorium’ has split industry and the Republican party

Consulting group offered pro bono work to UNRWA shortly after Israel’s military campaign began in late 2023

Consulate rebuts Trump’s claim Iranian negotiations want to come to Washington

Bank seeking to impose unified approach on sprawling global workforce

Chief executive Andy Jassy warns the company will cut roles ‘in the next few years’

US president’s early departure raises fears over Washington’s commitment to global alliances

Video shows Brad Lander, the city’s top finance official, saying, ‘You don’t have the authority to arrest US citizens’

Collision between two oil tankers raises anxieties in the region amid conflict between Israel and Iran

Sahar Emami lauded as ‘lioness’ and warrior after she kept broadcasting amid Israeli bombing of state broadcaster

The government must reverse an exodus of the wealthy that will harm the UK economy