Nikkei leads gains while Chinese mainland markets fall on regulatory and liquidity concerns; U.S. stocks steadied after Alphabet-led rally and softer jobs data lifted hopes for Fed cuts
Surge in support for Reform UK and promises to roll back green rules and cut immigration raise questions for business, markets and economic policy
Bank says move is intended to embed a high-performance culture as union warns employees are being 'hounded out of the business'
David Ellison mandates five-day, in-person work starting in January and presents buyout option as the newly merged company prepares large-scale cost reductions, sources say
Independent adviser says Rayner breached the ministerial code after underpaying Stamp Duty Land Tax on a Hove flat; Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responds
Sir Laurie to examine papers and interview the deputy prime minister; prime minister will decide whether she can remain amid calls for an HMRC probe
Employment tribunal finds accountancy administrator unfairly dismissed after employer used spy software; more than £14,000 awarded
Protector launches 'Protector Corporate' to offer tailored on‑demand security and medical-readiness solutions to businesses after a recent workplace shooting spurred inquiries
Executive order formalises July trade deal that lowers levies on vehicles and other exports and secures Japanese investment and purchases of US goods