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Nigel Farage's party has launched a manifesto and unveiled its candidates for the Holyrood election.

The last 24 hours of eye-wateringly expensive missile duelling over the Persian Gulf has made one point above all.

Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.

MPC holds rates at 3.75% as war in Middle East continues to push energy costs higher

FTSE 100’s modest retreat suggests investors underestimating inflationary impact if energy prices remain elevatedWas it only at the new year that the fanfare was heard for the FTSE 100 index...

Fed officials expected to lower capital requirements for banks such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase by 4.8%Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in...

Every team in Fifa's women's football tournaments must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach as part of new regulations.

Contradictory accounts of attack underscore challenges of managing widening conflict

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Attacks on facilities by both sides in the conflict this week threaten grave consequences for the global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe escalating attacks on key oil and gas...

Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

Policymakers warn of ‘material’ impact on near-term inflation

Traders and analysts warn of lasting disruption after damage to facility that supplies a fifth of the world’s LNG

Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report saysBusiness live – latest updatesAn extended period of high oil prices...

US leaders anticipated a walkover. Now they’re embroiled in a conflict that could hasten the end of US economic dominance Nobody gave the Boers a prayer when the war in...

Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long, while some airlines plan to increase flights via AsiaBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s biggest airlines have said the rise...

Decision to hold interest rates is backed by gloomy assessment of economy as Iran war pushes up oil pricesBank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%Business live – latest updatesThe...

UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Decision comes as concerns mount over economic fallout from Iran war bringing inflation shockAnalysis: BoE delivers message Britons don’t want to hearBusiness live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has...

Paul Griggs says senior staff at consulting firm who are not ‘paranoid about being AI-first’ are likely to be replacedBusiness live – latest updatesThe US boss of PricewaterhouseCoopers has warned...

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Energy company plans full return to London by moving global HQ to new development on South BankBusiness live – latest updatesBP has agreed to sell its giant German oil refinery...

Unemployment holds steady, but Bank of England is unlikely to be convinced by ONS data to cut interest rates Business live – latest updatesWage growth slowed sharply in the three...

Watchdog says banks will be able to respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology The limit on contactless spending with a credit or debit card has been scrapped,...

Changes revealed by Andy Burnham to support night-time economy follow rapid growth in ridershipNight buses will run to every borough in Greater Manchester as the city region expands its publicly...

How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out Chen Liang, the founder of Guchi Robotics,...

Banking lobby group says lenders are holding off changes as there is no widespread consumer demand for nowExplainer: What will happen when the £100 limit is scrapped?Shoppers will not be...

Business secretary announces new measures during visit to Tata’s Port Talbot plantThe UK is to double tariffs on Chinese and other foreign steel in a bid to save its remaining...

CenTax warns bill under debate in parliament has ‘easily exploitable’ loopholes and will not prevent foreign interferencePolitical donations by companies should be banned to protect UK elections from foreign interference,...

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

There is a small fraction of the population for whom the release of the government's new Steel Strategy represents an extraordinarily fascinating, not to mention important, moment. The chances are...

SEC now classifies crypto into five categories, with securities laws only applicable to one: digital securitiesThe US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday issued an interpretation clarifying which types...

Businesses say the chancellor’s response to the problem is too timid and more radical thinking is neededWe’ll have closer trade relations with the EU, be the fastest adopters of AI...

Move comes as president attempts to mitigate rising price of oil while carrying out war on IranSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your...

The US central bank has raised its forecast for inflation as the Iran war-linked surge in global energy prices threatens self-inflicted damage on the world's largest economy.

From higher fuel costs to stock market dips, households across the US are facing new pressures. We want to hear how you are adaptingRising fuel prices, stock market volatility and...

Whether it’s buying and selling clothes online or some freelance work on the side, plan ahead for potential tax issuesSince the start of 2024, online platforms such as Vinted, eBay...

As Iran war drives up cost concerns, thinktank says £3.7bn discount system should be developed before next winterThe UK government is facing calls to spend almost £4bn to launch a...

The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.

Warner Bros might have swept the Oscars with Sinners and One Battle After Another, but the impending merger has those in the industry worried about the futureOn Sunday, Warner Bros...

Conflict pushes companies struggling with rising costs in sectors such as steel and chemicals to the edgeIn its 160-year history, Somers Forge’s furnaces in the Black Country have cast steel...

The Reserve Bank rate hike takes the cash rate target from 3.85% to 4.1%, back to where it was in February 2025, wiping out the relief offered by two cuts...

Events in the narrow waterway are causing chaos around the globe. Jillian Ambrose explains whyThe strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch of water at the mouth of the Gulf, is...

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

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