Senior Ukrainians are accused of taking kickbacks from projects to defend energy plants in wartime, prompting a wave of public anger

Washington also takes steps to reduce disruption stemming from sanctions it has imposed on Russian oil producer

Commodities trading house shocked energy industry with audacious move that quickly crumbled under US pressure

iPhone maker’s board is preparing for its longtime leader to step down as early as next year

British broadcaster this week apologised to US president for the way it edited his Capitol Hill speech on January 6 2021

Opting for Florida’s courts as the battlefield, not the UK, is key to understanding the entire gambit

Bananas and coffee among commodities exempted from levies as US administration looks to cut cost of living

Position in Google’s parent company could be one of the conglomerate’s final new investments under Warren Buffett

A chaotic week has raised the risks around this month’s crucial Budget

Gilts sell off after government ditches plan to increase income tax rates

Politics played a part in decision to abandon manifesto-busting plan, government officials say

Income tax U-turn adds to mood of despair among party’s backbenchers

Investigations come as Donald Trump’s own links to the late child sex offender roil his supporters

National security document outlines intelligence on tech support given to PLA ‘operations’

Coppermills plant, which serves up to 4mn people, underscores scale of the challenge for troubled utility

The long roar of speculation about the Budget has already damaged market confidence

Trump’s trade representative Jamieson Greer says tariffs will be reduced to 15%, ending months-long dispute with Bern

Head of US division will take over from February after current boss retires

US private equity group walks away due to regulatory uncertainty and negative commentary from newspaper

Treasury modelling suggests adding national insurance to tax bills of lawyers and accountants could cost more than it raises

Lawyers in class action case at London’s High Court are seeking up to £36bn in damages for 620,000 alleged victims

Risky to raise revenue via tweaks and novel taxes, especially through rushed changes

Dramatic U-turn ahead of Budget comes after improved fiscal forecast

Doubts over December interest rate cut from Federal Reserve exacerbate jitters about high valuations