Sir Martin Sorrell’s S4 Capital reports ‘post-pandemic rebound’ in economy

Advertising and marketing company upgrades profits despite growth of Delta Covid variant

Ireland ‘committed’ to maintaining its low corporate tax regime

Finance minister denies reports country will scrap 12.5% rate to align with plans for global figure of 15%

Better-than-expected figures for June come as Covid lockdown measures ease worldwide

Survey shows firms most optimistic since 2005, as hiring intentions reach a record high despite a surge in Covid cases

Investors worry resurgence of Covid-19 cases will slow economic growth and stall global recovery

New alliance of multilateral institutions warns vaccine inequity could curb economic recovery

Landmark moment for world economy with OECD plan that also covers prevention of profit-shifting

Commonwealth research says UVI is better measure of small island states’ aid needs, especially on climate

Combine the pandemic with rising raw material costs, stir in a labour shortage, a twist of Brexit, add a pinch of poor weather and voila …

Arts programme Who We Are Now will take place in both countries and aims to revise old assumptions

Move is key part of Liz Truss’s plan to pivot trade away from Europe after Brexit

Poor families cannot afford healthcare and schooling but good harvests offer some hope, World Bank finds

Optimistic forecasts about ‘bouncing back’ will only come true if new variants do not close borders and devastate trade again

UK and US agree to suspend retaliatory tariffs on goods also including cashmere and stilton

Combination of rise in demand for products as some countries reopen and lockdowns in some port cities mean prices could climb