Forward contracts indicate a 12% decline for currency despite $40bn US support package

Home Office says it will not ‘accept abuse of borders’ after man re-enters Britain on small boat

Advisory opinion from top court follows de facto ban on UNRWA operating in devastated strip

Chancellor’s plan to end NIC exemption for partnerships would have a significant impact on lawyers and accountants

The Treasury’s intervention holds risks for Washington

The future, like the recent past, will be shaped in the public realm

Several killed and dozens injured during huge missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other cities as ceasefire efforts falter

While the region is promising, there are many hidden barriers to growth

Figure prompts traders to increase bets on Bank of England interest rate cut this year and sparks gilt rally

London-listed lender announces £500mn share buyback even as it sets aside further £235mn for UK car finance payouts

Alastair King says UK should learn from Sweden, which has encouraged widespread retail ownership of equities

Charity that sets voluntary rate says rise reflects increase in cost of essentials and higher expectations for living standards

But more optimistic investors continue to bank on the cavalry arriving if things get really dicey

An unexpected finding shows that obesity and heart disease do not always go hand-in-hand

Fossil fuel exporters claim investment and security of supply will be imperilled

Britain’s most troubled rail project forced to postpone work connecting new line with the north

Overseas retailers can send small packages worth less than £135 to the UK without incurring import duties

Silicon Valley company with links to Trump administration rides wave of investor enthusiasm

Sumaiya Balbale left the venture firm after it decided not to discipline outspoken investor for posts about New York mayoral candidate

Firms are being welcomed as a spur to consolidation — so long as they know their place

UK chancellor fleshes out Budget plan to target professionals with ‘broadest shoulders’ including lawyers, doctors and accountants

Streaming group reports strong revenue growth because of success of films such as ‘KPop Demon Hunters’

Measures to be discussed on Friday follow Ukraine’s insistence that talks to end war should be based on current frontline

White House announces two leaders have ‘no plans’ to meet to discuss ways to end the war