Move comes after Israel accuses Palestinian militants of ceasefire violations over delayed return of bodies of hostages

Chancellor hopes to get the agreement over the line before her Budget

Export of goods are languishing at 17% below pre-Covid levels

Improved standards of living are the foundation of modern democracy

Cultural body plans more job cuts, sale of assets and closure in 35 countries to stave off ‘financial peril’

US central bank to begin debate on halting three-year phase of shrinking its balance sheet

US president expected to name successor to Jay Powell by Christmas

iPhone maker’s share price is up 28% over the past six months

ChatGPT creator was founded as non-profit but has been racing to unlock new investment

Decision to put migrants in former army barracks marks policy reversal by Keir Starmer

Those who are bearish on US democracy should not extend their pessimism to the economy

Robyn Denholm urges investors to support billionaire chief’s package ahead of crucial November 6 vote

Job losses come as chief oversees a cost-cutting drive amid increased AI spending

Big Four firm quietly scraps pledge to add 100,000 workers worldwide by mid-2026 amid rise of AI

Youth inactivity is a problem in the UK, but we can learn from our past — and the countries that are getting it right

UK lender sets aside $1.1bn for legal fight stemming from criminal enterprise that collapsed in 2008

Clarity on regulations and how they are applied are needed as much as simplification

Options and ETF frenzy have helped make largest US stocks more volatile, raising stakes ahead of Big Tech earnings

For years, Washington viewed its relationship with the region as a way to limit Beijing’s influence, but tariffs now strain the partnership

Firm moves to repair relations with backers of private equity funds after claims of uncooperative behaviour in negotiations

Tech giant’s high-margin unit has doubled in size over the past five years

President and Japanese prime minister sign agreement on rare earths supply

Russia’s second-largest oil producer makes move after the US imposed sanctions on the company

Ukrainian stronghold of Pokrovsk comes under heavy fire as Russian troops enter city