Rise in gilt yields adds to pressure on chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of Budget

Takeshi Niinami is one of Japan’s most powerful business leaders

Bullion surpasses previous high set in April after Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs

Changing the way the government does things should not be seen as a money-saving exercise

In spite of its intuitive appeal, AI is not necessarily better than humans at resolving employment disputes

Billionaire hedge fund boss says other investors are too scared of Trump to speak out

Revolut and Starling among start-ups weighing acquisition of nationally chartered banks

Six years after a high-profile listing, Jumia is still trying to prove that it can be a profitable business rather than a relic of the cheap money era

Sumer hires advisers as it explores a sale amid deal frenzy

Rally comes after years of weakening and is seen as signal that Beijing will allow gradual appreciation

Swiss consumer goods group appoints Philipp Navratil as chief after finding its code of conduct was breached

US president demands more proof from drug companies of jab effectiveness

Hurricane season tests whether Fema is still fit for purpose after radical changes

Bullion hits record in London auction and spot prices near peak following US president’s move to sack Fed governor

The case is an important test in the escalating power struggle between the US executive and parts of the judicial system

Move will offer windfall for staff at UK’s most valuable fintech

PM hopes reshuffled team will help navigate perilous autumn Budget and spot political dangers ahead of time

Slick messaging is no substitute for sound political judgment when running the UK economy

Strongman authoritarianism thrives on sycophancy

Italian PM rejects Bayrou’s accusation that Italy is luring French taxpayers with lower rates

Treasury minister Darren Jones to move to Number 10 role, while Blair-era media adviser Tim Allan brought in

Officials suspect jamming operation forced jet carrying European Commission president to land in Bulgaria using paper maps

Shock-and-awe ‘victory day’ military parade this week seeks to recast second world war narrative

FT survey cites fears that president’s assault has caused long-term damage to the US central bank and economy