British, French and German foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart on Friday

Redinel Korfuzi and his sister both convicted of insider dealing and money laundering

At this point, a weakened Tehran might accept a face-saving deal and sanctions relief to avert a US attack

Smaller companies account for almost two-thirds of uncollected revenue

Foray into financial services could include introducing credit or debit card, CEO Linda Yaccarino says

Decision follows data showing UK inflation remains stubbornly above target

Tehran could target US troops, disrupt oil supplies or carry out cyber attacks or terrorism, warn former Washington officials

Bondholders’ rescue plan for utility hinges on waivers from regulations and fines, documents show

Surge in value of Swiss franc amid US-driven trade war and lagging inflation has complicated policymaking

Maxim Reshetnikov says persistent inflation and central bank’s hawkish policy contribute to slowdown

Move by Lloyds Banking Group-owned pension provider comes as government pushes for more investment in British companies

For now, citizens’ disillusionment with the Islamic republic is superseded by anger towards Israel

Talks with British officials come as US looks to build ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield

Consumer group warns people have more rights buying a toaster than a new house

Cooling of interest from wealthy international buyers, say estate agents

Comments came after Iran hit Soroka hospital in south of Israel

Chinese, Indian and south-east Asian institutions climb the annual list

Chancellor aims to improve government’s relationship with high-growth companies

Former adviser’s comments reflect backlash from president’s Maga base

International investors’ stockpiles of US government debt fell slightly in April

Contest for Spanish-owned UK high street bank was expected to be hotly contested

President hints at action within days as US readies forces capable of striking underground Fordow nuclear facility

Ministers in emergency meeting discuss working with American forces if Tehran threatens UK assets in the region

Hacked phones, deep-cover agents and miniaturised weapons systems: the covert campaign that preceded Jewish state’s attack

ChatGPT maker’s plans to convert into a for-profit leads software giant to make contingency plans

US president adds that next week will be ‘very big’ in determining course of war between Israel and Islamic republic

Consumer goods group’s new chief tilts portfolio towards health, beauty and personal care

Cuts to UK disability and incapacity benefits expected to save Treasury £4.8bn

Signs of property market weakness come hours ahead of Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates

Central bank officials split amid concerns over higher inflation as a result of tariffs

Many are staying put in the Iranian capital, despite Israel’s deadly strikes and warnings to evacuate

Mingyang’s plan to build Scottish turbine factory has raised fears about surveillance

Two companies backed by Bill Gates and Sam Altman capitalise on view nuclear energy will be crucial to run data centres

As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

Israel hopes the US would deploy the GBU-57 E/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator, but success would not be guaranteed

Cambridge start-up CMR Surgical has innovative technology but it needs global ambition

Annual house price growth halves to 3.5% in April as temporary tax relief ends

Vessels face multiple dangers in Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for trade in crude oil

Pan Gongsheng points to a growing role for the renminbi after decades of dominance by the US currency

Mark Zuckerberg reported to be personally calling engineers to recruit for ‘superintelligence’ AI team

Figure strengthens expectations that Bank of England will keep interest rates unchanged this week

Israel’s attacks on uranium enrichment facilities have caused localised radioactivity, but contamination appears limited

PFAS are a commercial hit — that should not play a part in how they are categorised

PM’s decision was controversial with some Labour strategists fearing it gave Reform UK too much credibility

Call by Amazon, Google and Microsoft lobbyists for a ‘moratorium’ has split industry and the Republican party

Consulting group offered pro bono work to UNRWA shortly after Israel’s military campaign began in late 2023

Consulate rebuts Trump’s claim Iranian negotiations want to come to Washington

Bank seeking to impose unified approach on sprawling global workforce

Chief executive Andy Jassy warns the company will cut roles ‘in the next few years’

US president’s early departure raises fears over Washington’s commitment to global alliances

Video shows Brad Lander, the city’s top finance official, saying, ‘You don’t have the authority to arrest US citizens’

Collision between two oil tankers raises anxieties in the region amid conflict between Israel and Iran

Sahar Emami lauded as ‘lioness’ and warrior after she kept broadcasting amid Israeli bombing of state broadcaster

The government must reverse an exodus of the wealthy that will harm the UK economy

US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action

Chief executive says UK’s upcoming industrial strategy should ‘support competitively advantaged industries’

Company says politicians may need to resolve impasse over governance of Europe’s biggest defence project

The Big Beautiful Bill Act is a classic example of pluto-populism

PM’s comments cast doubt on Labour’s election pledge to ‘smash the gangs’ and curb illegal crossings

The Israeli prime minister has consistently misread the region since the 1980s, dooming it to endless cycles of violence

Investors undeterred by unravelling of billionaire’s relationship with Trump

The right has no monopoly on violent fantasy, but liberals are far less likely to own guns

Soldiers shot Gazans who were expecting aid trucks, according to the local health ministry

International Energy Agency expects production to rise by 1.8mn barrels a day in 2025

Programme to grant foreigners legal residency in US in exchange registers 68,703 people on waiting list

Investors are turning to alternative models after drip of problems with ONS figures

Deadliest strike in Ukrainian capital since July 2024 while other cities were also targeted

Israel strikes heart of Iranian capital and orders residents to evacuate district

Aerial ‘war of the cities’ pits IDF jets against Tehran’s missile reserves

But greater international prominence will not happen by default — it must be earned

They may look employer friendly but can stifle labour force fluidity and competition

Chancellor is being lobbied by the City following a spate of departures by wealthy people

Newly qualified solicitors will earn as much as £140,000 a year in race to attract and keep talent

Fire services across UK invest in new kit and training as impacts of climate change grow

US president urges evacuation of Tehran as he cuts short his time at leaders’ summit

Comments come as US president calls for ‘UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER’

British carmakers and aerospace manufacturers poised to secure quick benefits, but steel producers await further details

Move draws ire of House Republicans who could derail president’s legislation

Tehran’s message to neighbours is that it will not negotiate over nuclear programme while under attack, diplomats say

Izzy Englander’s group working with Petershill Partners as it opens up to external investors for the first time