Silicon Valley group seeks $6bn for growth fund, $3bn for AI deals and $1bn to back US defence tech start-ups

Policy comes under increasing pressure as former premier’s institute warns of costs of tying energy plans to a ‘rigid’ date

Measures mark Donald Trump’s first effort to impose direct cost on Moscow over invasion of Ukraine

Roles of board leader and CEO will be reunited in move to underscore her leadership amid radical overhaul

Social media group claims the start-up harvested user conversations to train its artificial intelligence models

Elon Musk’s carmaker hit by US tariffs, loss of emissions credit revenue and big investments in AI

Family of teen who took his own life after ChatGPT use alleges chatbot maker intentionally weakened protections

Softer than expected September inflation reading could weigh on OBR forecasts as chancellor prepares for ‘tough’ Budget

Chancellor’s move would damage cornerstone of UK economy, partners argue

Populist party leader tries to emulate Donald Trump’s success in attracting backing from digital asset investors

HTX, advised by Justin Sun, is accused by the FCA of unlawful promotion of cryptoassets

Artificial intelligence is changing the calculus when it comes to career paybacks

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