China blocks $2bn Meta takeover of AI agent developer Manus

Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investment

California billionaire tax proposal garners enough signatures to head to ballot

Proposal for a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in the state is opposed by Silicon Valley tech titans and Gavin Newsom

The long-troubled air carrier is in bankruptcy court as the Trump administration scrambles to save the company

Critical week for global economy as banks expected to issue warnings over conflict driving up prices

Hundreds of senior staff in territory benefit from nearly £30,000-a-year grant per child not available to staff in group’s other hubs

James Sherwin-Smith will be up for election after securing more than 250 nominations to run alongside existing directors

The airline refused a refund or credit for our group of 14 after a brain tumour diagnosis for my two-year-old child

Mining magnate also claims children are being taught to be ashamed of the Australian flag in a speech to 4,000 people on the Sydney Opera House steps

Candle-making kits and rubber toys among products recalled after revelation about play sand sold by Hobbycraft

Experts report more young people with conditions such as bunions after wearing shoes that are too small or narrow

‘Inadequate economic security’ is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce

Darren Jones suggests cost of energy, food and flights will remain high after de-escalation and Hormuz strait reopens

Message on private Facebook group for staff said: ‘I dumped them all in a bin. They can sack me!’

Staff are handing over sandwiches from behind a theft-proof counter as the high street fights back

Some employers are reluctant to cut workers’ hours but pay them the same – but it just might be the future of work