ABF poised to reveal result of Primark and food business demerger plan

Retail analysts say breaking up food and fashion group would make sense in challenging business environment

Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy

HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict

Americans having fewer kids plus an ageing population could be a recipe for disaster that further erodes social stability

The damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016

Drivers face dilemma of driving more or cutting back – and support from ride-share giants decried as ‘slap in the face’

The chancellor has wisely vowed to drive down the annual deficit, but long-term defence investment must not be delayed

Suspicious wagers on the US-Israel war in Iran are creating huge windfalls and raising concerns among lawmakers

Rachel Reeves joins global finance chiefs in highlighting how households and businesses are feeling the pain of higher energy prices

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude tumbles below $90 a barrel

Exclusive: Former UK foreign secretary says poor and rich countries alike will be hit amid humanitarian crisis sparked by Iran war

EU economy commissioner says Iran war is feeding Russia’s war machine; Trump condemns massive strikes on Ukraine. What we know on day 1,514

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA

Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO2 is disrupted

ONS figure for February suggests Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recovery