UK companies struggling to hire young people amid cost pressures, MPs told

Business lobby groups say firms less likely to take on staff with few qualifications or who have gaps in their CVs

‘Nothing off the table’ as Rachel Reeves considers ‘targeted support’ over energy costs

Chancellor does not rule out ditching planned fuel duty rise but tells MPs it is too early to gauge if consumers need extra help

In today’s newsletter: Enormous investments in artificial intelligence promised to transform Labour’s growth problems. The reality is much murkier

Exclusive: Report suggests only 1% of annual spend on food and drink adverts will be affected after industry lobbying

Justice secretary says changes designed to reduce courts backlog will benefit remand rates

Rachel Reeves said to be considering levy cuts for oil and gas firms, but economists say this would just fatten profits

Chancellor says she is ready to help households with rising costs but stops short of setting out specific steps

A Guardian investigation has put the UK government’s AI plans under the microscope. Here are the key details

London-based startup, which is vital to the government’s AI ambitions, is now valued at $14.6bn

Ministers understood to be considering ways to mitigate rising energy bills as oil prices surpass $100 a barrel

Reform UK leader strengthens ties with crypto sector with stake in former Tory chancellor’s company Stack BTC

Markets predict Bank of England will hold rates in 2026 as bond yields soar on forecasts of prolonged conflict

Exclusive: Goldsmith and brother Ben the major investors in trkradio, which is due to go to air next month

Hampshire business seems to have benefited from ‘phoenixism’, which costs the taxpayer about £800m a year

Donor who has given £12m to Reform UK had previously wanted Nigel Farage to keep open mind about deal with Conservatives