Oil and gold prices retreat on Ukraine optimism; Fabergé sold to US investment firm – business live Trump and Putin due to meet in Alaska on Friday; White House to clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on gold bars
Oil and gold prices retreat on Ukraine optimism; Fabergé sold to US investment firm – business live Trump and Putin due to meet in Alaska on Friday; White House to clarify ‘misinformation’ about import tariffs on gold bars
UK toy sales rise as nostalgic adults turn to Pokémon and Lego Increase of 8% this year in line with ‘strong rebound’ in global market, data shows
Want to know what’s going right in Britain? Come to the capital, look at the Elizabeth line railway It’s a ‘can-do’ object lesson for the Treasury. And imagine what such ambition could do for the fortunes of Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds, says author Jonn Elledge
B&Q boss urges Reeves to end tax breaks that favour online Chinese rivals Plea about ‘de minimis’ rule, which has underpinned the rise of the online specialists Shein and Temu
UK firms’ hiring intentions remain at record low amid rising employment costs Economic uncertainty also a factor as bosses ‘stuck in limbo’ and drop in recruitment hits young people hardest
Average private rent in Great Britain falls for first time in five years Lower mortgage rates have helped cool rental sector after years of above-inflation increases in rent, data shows
The Guardian view on climate finance: crumbling under a second Trump presidency Editorial: Voluntary climate commitments were supposed to be a step towards progress. A change in political climate has revealed their weaknesses
Gary Jones obituary Other lives: Steelworker, local councillor and passionate analyst of leftwing history
Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply electricity to households in Great Britain US carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises
Planning to post a video of your layoff online? You may want to think twice The latest viral social media trend: recording yourself being laid off. But is it a good idea?
Labour should beware Nigel Farage weaponising its part in the cost of living crisis Autumn budget must address pain of high inflation on hard-pressed UK households as food prices rise
Topshop sets stage for high street return – but can it go beyond nostalgia? Beloved fashion brand whose Oxford Circus store closed in 2021 prepares to hold its first catwalk show in seven years
Kwasi Kwarteng to speak at event for firm that helps super-rich pay less tax Former chancellor who devised disastrous 2022 mini-budget hired for Nomad Capitalist’s conference
‘I feel 20 years younger’: the joy of driving a convertible New convertible sales have plunged in the UK as drivers fall for the SUV, but for some, the love of the open-top lingers on