Member vote over Birmingham bin strikes marks blow to government as it battles to retain links with leftwing

Tensions over where migrants rejected by Britain will end up could hamper implementation of agreement with France

The entrepreneur on his Labour party donations, the case for green growth — and taking Elon Musk to court

Voters are sick of drama — they want stability

US president appears to cool on Vladimir Putin and welcomes move for further sanctions against Russia

Second consecutive monthly fall in growth comes as Labour’s fiscal problems intensify

Trafigura, Mercuria, Glencore and IXM set for bumper profits from metal shipped into America ahead of new levies

Amazon and Microsoft are also under pressure to cut prices after Oracle struck a deal to reduce costs

In a rapidly warming world, a former extravagance is becoming a necessity

While the behaviour of bonds suggests a downturn, American stocks are at record highs

The country has staged a powerful recovery in the 10 years since it faced near economic collapse

US president warns of imminent EU trade announcement and higher global rates for other nations

Chancellor had planned to cut £20,000 annual tax-free savings allowance but now wants to consult with industry

Aircraft programme ‘shortcomings’ undermine effectiveness of Britain’s armed forces, National Audit Office says

Consulting group’s chief risk officer and head of social impact practice lose their titles

Trump ally Russell Vought accuses US central bank of ‘ostentatious’ refurbishment of its headquarters

Unusual agreement follows growing concern in Washington over Chinese dominance of crucial weapons materials

The ruling is the latest twist in a battle that has already made its way through the Supreme Court

The huge premium in the company’s shares is an extreme version of Silicon Valley founder syndrome

Clauses in commercial leases that say payments cannot fall are to be banned, in a move aimed at bolstering high streets

Amy Pope says ‘one in, one out’ scheme will not ‘get to the heart’ of small boats crisis in the Channel

JPMorgan Chase boss warns on EU competitiveness and market complacency over tariffs

Fee disputes in contested M&A transactions are not unprecedented as unhappy acquirers often contest bills

UN agency expresses ‘shock and grave concerns’ about consultancy’s involvement with controversial aid scheme