Britain has been in a 15-year economic slump. This is our route out of it
Ours is the most unequal major economy in Europe, with poorer workers losing out most, says Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation
Jeremy Hunt blames Brexit for sparking half-decade of instability
Chancellor says vote led to ‘incredibly challenging time’ as he defends tax cuts paid for by public sector austerity
Rockall fishing rights dispute between Scotland and Ireland deepens
Countries at loggerheads over access to fishing grounds in north Atlantic since Brexit referendum in 2016
Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteries
EU and UK carmakers have secured just 16% of lithium, cobalt and nickel needed to hit 2030 targets, says study
Brexit-backer Richard Desmond invokes EU law to sue Gambling Commission
Ex-Express owner is expected to claim regulator made errors during bidding war for national lottery contract
Europe’s AI crackdown looks doomed to be felled by Silicon Valley lobbying power
The EU’s artificial intelligence safety bill enters its final stages this week, but seems already to have been nobbled by the big names in the US
Fear and anger rise in Germany over handling of budget crisis
Der Spiegel accuses Scholz of ‘leading country into chaos’ as MPs scramble to plug €60bn shortfall
‘We can’t let Tesla get away with this’: why Swedish unions are fighting Elon Musk
Billionaire is against the labour movement, and workers believe their country’s traditions are under threat
Eurozone inflation falls to within striking distance of 2% target
November’s figures fuel speculation about timing ECB interest rate cut as concerns grow about national finances
EU hatches backup plan to lessen impact of 10% Brexit tariff on EVs
‘Cushion’ for car makers facing looming tariff under Brexit deal for vehicles traded between EU and UK from start of 2024
Central banks ‘risk tipping UK and other developed countries into recession’
Stance on inflation poses threat to ‘soft landing’ forecast for global economy, says OECD
Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund takes 10% stake in Heathrow airport
Spanish firm Ferrovial sells off holding after 17 years, with other 15% going to French group Ardian
Ukraine war has marked a turning point in Europe’s gas consumption, says IEA
Global energy watchdog says Russia cutting supplies has prompted efficiency upgrades and move to heat pumps
Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency in escalation of strike row
US carmaker claims ‘discriminatory attack’ after industrial action stops new cars receiving Swedish plates
Sunak woos business elite with royal welcome – but they seek certainty
Bosses have doubts despite glitzy summit seeking investment from US, Saudi Arabia and others