Ukraine must urgently be given the €300bn of frozen Russian assets Confiscating the funds would shock Putin, help Ukraine, and take advantage of disillusionment in the US economy
UK trade secretary to seek exemption from US steel and aluminium tariffs Trump announced on Friday night that he planned to double rates on imported steel, piling more pressure on the industry
Starmer says Farage would spook the City and give us Truss 2 – he could be right It is not the cryptocurrencies message that is raising eyebrows, it is Reform’s broader tax and spending policies
French venues are in hot water for banning kids. Is adult-only a luxury or a necessity? After it emerged this week that hotels and campsites could face prosecution, we hear opposing views in the debate
‘Going to increase prices on everybody’: US energy department workers sound alarm over cuts Employees say cuts and deregulation undermine department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes
Want to see where Trump’s tariffs are leading US business? Look at Georgia The political swing state has a $900bn economy, with hospitality, industrial manufacturing – and movies
Sweet dreams: dessert parlours help to revive UK’s high streets Market thought to be worth more than £500m as diners seek cheaper alternatives to the pub or a meal out
‘Feels bigger than herself’: the importance of Taylor Swift’s latest victory World’s most famous pop star has finally bought back rights to her master recordings, a win for her but also a potentially major win for the industry
‘You were among your people’: Nintendo Switch 2 launch revives the midnight release Once rivalling film premieres for theatrics, could Smyths’ revival of the midnight launch tap into a desire for shared real-world experience?
Hubris, crisis and scandal: how the NatWest ‘soap opera’ unfolded From Fred ‘the Shred’ Goodwin to Nigel Farage ousting the CEO, it’s been a bumpy ride for the now-privatised banking group, formerly RBS
UK forging ahead with US trade talks, despite court block on Trump’s tariffs Exclusive: British officials hope to have deals covering cars, metals and aeroplane parts within weeks
Trump says he is doubling tariffs on imported steel to 50% – as it happened This liveblog is now closed.
Google and Home Depot drop Pride Toronto sponsorship amid Trump’s DEI war Organizer points to president’s anti-diversity push as companies join Adidas and Clorox in withdrawing support
Government sells final shares in NatWest 17 years after £45bn bailout Sale ends state ownership of the banking group, then known as Royal Bank of Scotland, after 2008 rescue
Trump says China ‘totally violated’ tariff truce after US warns trade talks have ‘stalled’ – as it happened Bank of England policymaker plays down inflation risk but says he is ‘pretty concerned’ about the economic outlook