Proposed reforms aim to boost the City’s competitiveness by making it easier for overseas groups, including Chinese firms, to float shares

Copenhagen calls for broader geographic distribution of asylum seekers, suggesting smaller communities such as Somerset should share responsibility

Swedish fintech integrates flexible payment options into Google Pay wallet, widening access for British shoppers

Economists watch for shifts in core inflation, services costs and energy effects as Bank of England weighs timing of further rate decisions

Ministers reverse course on delaying local votes, intensifying scrutiny over policy U-turns and electoral strategy

Senior banking executives assess feasibility of a domestic payments scheme to reduce reliance on US giants as political uncertainty grows

Met Office alerts millions to hazardous travel conditions as wintry showers, frost and icy roads follow a renewed plunge in temperatures

Gavin Newsom signs transatlantic climate and clean technology accord with UK that opens markets, strengthens research ties and attracts Octopus Energy’s large climate tech commi...