German chancellor urges Chinese industry bosses to play fair in EU market Olaf Scholz says European cars should have equal access to Chinese customers
Even Europe’s far-right firebrands seem to sense Brexit is a disaster When I met the Dutch politician Geert Wilders years ago, he was set on ‘Nexit’. Now he too would rather stay in the EU
New Brexit checks will cause food shortages in UK, importers warn Rules due to come in this month will impose new handling fees – and experts say small suppliers are already being driven away
European cities hope jet-setting Taylor Swift fans will splash the cash for Eras tour The superstar arrives in Europe next month – and Swifties, tourist boards and venues are already preparing
Shell says it ‘lobbies for energy transition’ during climate ruling appeal Company is fighting Dutch court ruling that says it must emit 45% less CO2 by 2030 than in 2019
Global economic risks ‘could eclipse anything since second world war’, says JP Morgan boss In annual letter to investors, Jamie Dimon warns ‘wars in Ukraine and Middle East could become far worse’
Instagram ads in UK promoting ‘butt lifts’ in Turkey as part of holidays in potential breach of rules Watchdog warns cosmetic surgery providers abroad as analysis reveals thousands of Facebook adverts
Food inflation in world’s rich nations falls to pre-Ukraine war levels Rate declines for 15th consecutive month across 38 OECD countries from 6.3% in January to 5.3% in February
Tolyatti Adrift review – young Lada restorers aim to escape Russia’s post-industrial angst In a town built around the once-thriving AvtoVAZ vehicle plant, disenfranchised students find an outlet in restoring old Ladas
Brexit import charges may mean rise in food prices, say trade groups Fees of up to £145 on EU animal and plant products through Dover and Folkestone begin on 30 April
Is Europe’s energy crisis over? Falling gas prices conceal wider problems Countries now have abundant gas supplies but years of high costs led to a pervasive economic slowdown
MP calls Royal Mail delivery cuts a ‘slap in the face for families’ – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as UK postal service says it wants to cut 1,000 jobs and cut delivery days
Rachel Reeves the chess player has an eye on the economic endgame The shadow chancellor is often criticised for her centrist positions, but Labour’s plan for a long-term rescue is a vital difference between the parties
Disneyland Paris conjures up bumper profits despite strikes Theme park generates $343.4m in profit for Hollywood giant as it shores up wider business amid weaker box office returns
Independent to take control of BuzzFeed and HuffPost in UK and Ireland Media companies to combine publishing and advertising platforms to target gen Z and millennials