Excessive wealth, extreme emissions – and ecocide: what I learned at Europe’s big superyacht show These yachts are highly popular with the ‘super-bourgeoisie’ – and getting bigger. Can anything be done to stop them destroying our seas?
France hit by debt sell-off as violent protests unnerve investors Difference between French and German borrowing costs widens after public buildings burned and shops looted
The housing crisis is now global. It shows just how undemocratic our nations have become When we can’t even afford to rent or buy somewhere to live, we have to ask: did we give the financial sector too much power?, asks the former UN special rapporteur on adequate housing, Leilani Farha
Electricity costs put UK steelmakers in worst position in three years against EU rivals Premium paid over French counterparts has risen to almost £30 a megawatt hour, analysis by lobby group finds
Intensifying drone attacks on ships in Black Sea bring war ever closer to Nato shores Six attacks in 10 days by suspected Russian drones mark dramatic escalation in maritime conflict
Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia Andrew Bailey among finance leaders to leave session in Bangkok when Russian finance minister addressed group
No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package
Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says Exclusive: Douglas Alexander, on trade delegation to India, talks up economic benefits of joint trading arrangements with Europe
Excluding UK from ‘Made in Europe’ law will hurt entire EU car industry, Mercedes boss warns Ola Källenius says it will ‘weaken the industry on both sides’ ahead of act intended to counter non-EU competition
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage Firms turning crude oil into the ‘workhorse’ fuel stand to gain most despite economic fallout from record prices
Britons travelling to EU countries told not to apply for delayed Etias visa waiver Abta advice comes as more than more than 150 websites offer service of securing entry to Schengen zone
Fewer Britons plan to ringfence money for holidays abroad next year, says travel industry Spain remains most popular destination as Britons book later in hope of better deals, Abta report finds
Stellantis and Renault back UK to get EU car industry protection Bosses of Citroën owner and French carmaker also urge UK government to consider limiting imports from China
EU to limit Chinese hybrid vehicle imports to 350,000 a year Brussels uses WTO rules to quickly impose 350,000 vehicle-a-year quota, which will halve Chinese market share to 3%