FTSE 100 ends ‘fantastic week’ at new record high – business live Analysts say investor confidence is improving, as shares in London post their best week since last September
Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend Tech company’s shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly results
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace agrees $5.3bn sale to US private equity business Offer for ‘cutting edge’ UK firm from Thoma Bravo signals another blow for the London Stock Exchange
Tesla among electric carmakers forced to cut prices as market stalls EV sales have plateaued across the world but the newfound glut of vehicles may just be temporary
Barclays accused of greenwashing over financing for Italian oil company Exclusive: Environmental groups say bank is misleading public over ‘sustainable’ financing for Eni as company vastly expands fossil fuel production
GMB launches legal action against ‘out of control’ Amazon at Coventry warehouse Employment tribunal sought over claims firm tried to induce workers to leave union in long-running row
UK consumers feeling more confident about finances, says NatWest boss For first time since August 2021 people expect position to be better in a year, Paul Thwaite adds
More gigs postponed amid opening week chaos at Manchester Co-op Live arena General manager resigns after test event problems at 23,500-capacity venue, with shows rescheduled
Barclaycard change could mean much higher interest for some customers Credit card holders who make minimum repayments warned they could be in debt for years longer
UK policy denying visas to children of care workers faces legal challenge Exclusive: Action by organisation supporting migrants argues new rules are discriminatory
Poverty experts tell Labor jobseeker payments should be lifted to 90% of age pension The Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee warn that unemployment benefits are still too low
Microsoft’s heavy bet on AI pays off as it beats expectations in latest quarter World’s largest public company reports $61.86bn revenue after investing billions into artificial intelligence
Alphabet hails ‘once-in-a-generation’ AI opportunity as revenue rises Shares surge after tech giant issues first ever dividend and posts revenue of $80.5bn, up 15% since last year, despite staff turmoil
Snapchat parent company sees shares surge as improved ad system pays off Snap’s share surged 21% in after-hours trading as app’s users increased by 422 million, bringing in $1.2bn in revenue
British railways under Tories are symbol of national decline, says Labour Party plans to nationalise network and ‘unlock the trapped potential’ of rail to drive economic growth across the country