Abrupt shift in Washington’s stance triggers alarm and sense of betrayal in Ukrainian capital

Russian president reiterated ‘core demands’ that would undermine Ukraine’s statehood and roll back Nato expansion

Kyiv and its western allies will attempt to turn the near disaster of Anchorage into a success

First meeting since full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago attracts criticism from the president’s allies

Banks slash interest rates paid to customers in response to base rate cuts; inflation forecast to peak at 4%

Investors warn credit markets are ‘weirdly confident’ despite threats to global economy

Truncated talks end without ceasefire despite US president’s warm welcome for Russian leader

If EU leaders genuinely believe Kyiv’s independence matters, they must deploy combat troops to guarantee any ceasefire

US president’s warm Alaska greeting brings Russian leader in from the cold

He may have won over the deal-besotted Trump, but rebuilding America’s chip manufacturing prowess is a job few envy

Trump’s push for price cuts and tariffs weighs on ‘obesity franchises’, which have missed out on equity market’s rise

Fears of £10bn downgrade from OBR prompt hunt for measures to improve growth

Davos forum names BlackRock’s Larry Fink as interim co-chair after whisteblower allegations rejected

GDP only expanded by 0.1% in second quarter, adding to pressure on central bank to return to negative interest rates

Investment by firm founded by Donald Trump’s son-in-law comes as bank plans US push

Asda warns of ‘difficult situation’ after US drugmaker Eli Lilly responds to pressure from Donald Trump

A book published more than 30 years ago by a close confidant of Xi Jinping now looks uncannily prescient

Relocation prompts critics to argue that Geneva’s tough regime deters super-wealthy

Trump open to future meeting but says responsibility for ending war now rests with Kyiv and European allies

John Healey says UK is committed to helping secure peace ahead of Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage

Ukrainian refugees in Alaska have mixed feelings about US and Russian leaders’ meeting

Fast-fashion group posts 57% jump in earnings as it tries to secure London listing

Prime minister unveils plans for tax and regulatory reforms to benefit business

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