MPs ask ministers whether they will recoup Thames Water executive bonuses

Chair of troubled firm admits 21 senior managers were paid 50% of base salary on 30 April

Arshad Ahmed obituary

Other lives: Businessman and philanthropist who co-founded the Muslim Youth Foundation in Manchester

Financier tells court he travelled to Tokyo ‘often weekly’ for mentoring sessions with Masayoshi Son

US hoping to get handshake from China over access to rare earths, at meeting in London today

Alphawave, Oxford Ionics and Spectris targeted as flagging share prices leave British companies vulnerable

WPP and others roll out AI-generated campaigns as Facebook owner Meta plans to let firms create their own ads

CEO to leave global advertising group after three decades, with shares at lowest level in about five years

City hall source says it would be unacceptable if there were no major infrastructure projects for capital

Designer brands such as Always Pan and Caraway are booming – but safety experts are raising questions

Ofcom ‘considering the concerns’ raised after claim that up to 90% of risk assessments will be carried out by AI

Financial Conduct Authority launches initiative to ‘speed up innovation’ and help spur economic growth

I’ve been told repeatedly to book an appointment before the switch-off, but there are never any slots available

Partners at Cooley urge companies to ‘tread carefully’ and avoid big executive payouts while workers suffer

Exclusive: Common Wealth report argues debt, pollution and underinvestment justify process known as special administration

Film institute’s report raises fears AI will eliminate junior roles in film, TV, video game and special effects industries