The EU that the UK left no longer exists Andy Burnham’s rise has stoked talk of the terms for a future British return – but this is the wrong question, says political risk analyst Mujtaba Rahman
MPs seek to end UK broadcast of Russian ‘soft power’ cartoon Masha and the Bear Cross-party group writes to ministers of concerns children’s show contains unsubtle ‘propaganda content’
What are the new EU border checks and how will they affect your summer holiday? Security checks due to new digital entry and exit system have caused delays and missed flights for holidaymakers
EU urged to exempt UK from car rules that could be worst Brexit impact yet Bloc’s ‘made in Europe’ regulations risk shutting out British manufacturers in ‘most spectacular own goal in history’
Call to suspend new EU border system in peak holiday period as planes leave half full Airlines and airports say passengers are struggling in queues of up to five hours for biometric checks
EU halves duty-free steel quota but UK and other partners given better rate Thirteen countries with a free trade agreement with Brussels have their quota reduced by just one-third
EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats
EU introduces €3 customs charge on small parcels to curb cheap Chinese imports Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and Shein
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries that impose digital tax US president says levy would be imposed immediately and supersede pre-existing trade deals with the country
VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut plants, report says German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competition
‘Fork in the road’: CEO of Amazon-backed Rivian on why carmakers need to invest in EVs RJ Scaringe says firms focused on selling fossil fuel engines risk being ‘woefully behind’ on technology by end of decade
Heathrow expects fall in passengers and profits this year because of Iran war Airport has also been ‘engaging closely’ with regulator to discuss cost of plan to build third runway
Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth
Reform UK plan to target EU nationals based in Britain ‘absolutely outrageous’ Exclusive: Rights group says Nigel Farage’s party is reneging on promises made during the Brexit referendum campaign
Great Britain’s grid operator pays £10m for extra power to avoid supply crunch tonight Neso expected to pay millions to secure enough electricity to meet demand as households turn on fans and air conditioning