Germany records first monthly trade deficit since 1991 as inflation soars

May’s €1bn deficit came as rising prices, falling demand and supply chain disruption hit industrial base

Europe at risk of recession amid concerns Russia could cut gas supplies

Energy prices had already surged in second half of 2021 but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated this

Irish distillers are closing the market gap on their hitherto dominant Scottish rivals

Planned action by the airline’s Spain-based cabin crew over working conditions will increase disruption for holidaymakers

The UK looks set for a recession and a longer battle with inflation than many of its neighbours. This is why

Giffgaff and Tesco have joined EE, Sky Mobile, Three and Vodafone in making contract changes

MiCA law contains measures to guard against market abuse and manipulation

ECB plans first interest rate rise in 11 years as food prices increase and Putin’s invasion drives up energy costs

Kremlin sets up new firm to own Sakhalin-2 plant, with stakeholders given a month to sign up or they could lose money

Coalition government consults health experts, economists and growers in race to clear legal hurdles within two years

Goods and services exported to bloc affected by return of customs border, EU commissioner says

Uniper in talks for emergency support as share price tumbles after Russia slashes gas supplies

As European operators know, gas pipelines that flow in either direction according to need is firmly in UK interests

National Grid could cut off pipelines to Netherlands and Belgium amid Russia-Ukraine war pressures

Analysis: It may sound like Marxism, but the proposal aimed at taming prices and cutting Putin’s funds came from the G7