CEO pay soared in 2025, 20 times faster than workers’ pay
Analysis finds real wages fell 12% since 2019, with inequality widening in the US beyond global levels
NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises
Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessment
UK house prices jump despite impact of Middle East conflict
Rise of 3% in April, the fastest annual pace in 11 months, leaves typical property worth £278,880, says Nationwide
Watchdog weighs investigation into Farage’s undisclosed £5m gift
Electoral Commission considers inquiry after Tories said Reform leader should have declared money from billionaire
MPs accuse South East Water leaders of incompetence over repeated outages
Resignation of non-executive chair Chris Train announced after publication of damning Commons committee report
‘Major labels are trying to scoop up everything’: the chaotic future for indie music companies – and why vinyl isn’t working
As stalwarts Sub Pop and Rough Trade celebrate big anniversaries, insiders speak candidly about the challenges they face. Can streaming ever ensure their survival?
How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping
Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in liquefied natural gas
Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era
At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutions
‘Awkward and humiliating’: UK job hunters share frustration with AI interviews
People describe unnatural process as survey finds nearly half of job seekers have been interviewed by AI
Claire’s expected to return to UK high streets with about 50 stores from June
Exclusive: Accessories chain will be reopened in the UK by its operator in France, Austria, Portugal and Spain
Germany’s climate U-turn is the worst possible response to the oil shock
Prices at the pump have leapt since the start of the conflict – but clinging to fossil fuels will only prolong the pain, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger
Iran war may cause food shortages in Africa, world’s largest fertiliser firm says
Yara CEO warns of global auction that would leave poorest countries scrambling for supplies they can ill afford
Tim Cook takes victory lap as Apple’s financial results soar past Wall Street expectations
Company details $111.2bn in revenue in first earnings report after announcement of Cook’s pending departure
Tony Blair’s thinktank urges Labour to scrap ‘unaffordable’ pension triple lock
State pension was ‘built for a different era’, says former PM’s organisation amid pressure on government finances
Trump to lift tariffs on scotch whisky after king’s US visit
President says decision made ‘in honor of the king and queen’ as industry officials call deal ‘significant boost’