Consultancy co-founded by Peter Mandelson falls into administration
Global Counsel stops trading after number of clients cut ties over former ambassador’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Australia-US minerals deal underpinned decision to allow Alcoa to keep clearing WA forest, document reveals
Document also shows US miner had been unlawfully clearing land for 15 years despite warnings from department
Nvidia reportedly plans to invest $30bn in OpenAI’s next funding round
Chip manufacturer to invest in return for stock after previous ‘circular’ $100bn deal dissolved earlier this month
How to win friends and influencers: Labour’s new social media strategy is a step into the future
There was a backlash when No 10 invited online content creators inside its doors. But in a fast-changing media landscape, this solves two problems at once, says deputy Opinion editor Kirsty Major
Aston Martin issues another profit warning and sells F1 naming rights for £50m
Struggling British carmaker says earnings for 2025 will be worse than City forecasts as US tariffs hit sales
Hinkley Point C nuclear plant delayed to 2030 as costs climb to £35bn
French utility company EDF says operations in Somerset will start a year later as delay costs firm €2.5bn
Hospitality workers: tell us about the worst or rudest customers you ever dealt with
We would like to hear your story of serving a nightmare patron
Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024
January increase of 1.8% beats forecasts and was also driven by shoppers snapping up jewellery online
UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficit
France and Germany agreed to build the fighter jet of the future. Now they can’t agree who is in charge
FCAS, which also involves Spain, is imploding at a high-stakes moment for Europe, as threat rises from Russia
Accenture ‘links staff promotions to use of AI tools’
Consulting firm keen to increase uptake of technology and is reportedly monitoring adoption by workforce
Global Counsel calls in administrators, blaming Peter Mandelson ‘maelstrom’
Advisory firm has lost string of clients despite efforts to cut ties with co-founder after Epstein revelations
UK manufacturing still beset by low orders and price pressure, says CBI
Industrial trends survey shows firms are expecting to raise prices, with order books well below average
Oil prices rise amid fears of US strikes on Iran – as it happened
Both the US and Iran embark on military posturing amid a stand-off over Tehran’s nuclear programme
‘Made in Europe’ EU industrial strategy could hit supply chains, UK minister warns
Nick Thomas-Symonds says move could also create unnecessary UK-EU trade barriers and increase costs