Moves of US military personnel and aircraft carrier keep region on edge

The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground

Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons

High Court rules watchdog is within its rights to cap cross-border interchange fees

Criticism is most strident challenge to central bank’s decision announced last month

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch removes former leadership rival as she battles to stem losses to Reform

Best year for investment banking since 2021 on busy day of earnings

Brent crude falls more than 4% as oversupply fears return

Figure marks rebound from previous month’s contraction

Rics survey indicates lower interest rates and post-Budget certainty are driving upbeat mood

Cautious stance comes amid Wall St concerns over president’s attack on Federal Reserve

Rising numbers of older people across the continent are straining budgets and making for some difficult political decisions

Business dynamism comes in many different forms

Traders offload Asda’s bonds and loans in a sign that confidence in retailer’s turnaround is weakening

Venezuelan immigrant injured after attempting to flee officers, authorities say

UK prime minister says xAI will restrict image generator as billionaire pledges to follow laws in all markets

Mayor concerned that capital will be at ‘sharpest edge of change’ given dependence on white-collar jobs

Any action against Tehran could tip regional balance further in Israel’s favour, even as some US interests are put at risk

President declines to rule out military action after Washington evacuated personnel from Qatar command centre

Chancellor says a post-Budget retreat could include extension to other hospitality

American intervention in Iran carries far greater risks than in Venezuela

Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, whose shopkeepers helped bring Islamist clerics to power in 1979, once again became a hotspot for anti-regime rallies

Move part of effort to limit entries from foreigners who rely on government welfare

After retreat on digital ID cards, chancellor indicates climbdown on business rates for pubs is coming soon