Lobby group’s warning comes as Labour lays ground for tough autumn Budget
Low footfall before Games raises doubts among locals over scale of immediate economic boost for France
Russian attacks have reduced electricity to a few hours a day, forcing businesses to adapt to regular outages
The city is famed for its multitude of watering holes, from the colourfully traditional (often centuries-old) to the coolly contemporary
The capital’s latest attraction explores the art and science of optical illusions — but it’s really all about the selfie
As the casino city approaches the 25th anniversary of its handover to China, the challenges for the expat community are growing
Attainment of children with disabilities in England has flatlined or fallen over past decade, according to study
Kemi Badenoch seen as the frontrunner while Tom Tugendhat is second to formally declare candidacy after James Cleverly
New defence secretary John Healey promises to ‘reset’ the country’s relations with European allies
Conservative billionaire’s entertainment channel had been fined €7.6mn for breaching broadcasting standards
Leader has dire approval ratings after coalition infighting but remains convinced over ‘turning things round’ in time for 2025 election
Further adventures in fixed income T&C shenanigans
Islamic Centre of Hamburg accused of backing ‘totalitarian rule’ and Lebanese militant group Hizbollah
European Commission raises alarm over independence of public broadcaster Rai after budget cuts and ‘intimidation’
Move underlines progress in country’s $1tn economy since pivot to more conventional monetary policy
Commission tells airline proposed remedies still not enough to assuage competition worries over deal
Stiff sentences for climate activists underscore the crucial distinction between protest and disruption
Vladimir Putin has taken an increasingly belligerent stance on the Paris Olympics
Annual crime survey shows stealing has risen 30% to 20-year high but retailers believe actual figures are higher
Purchasing managers’ poll hits 5-month low on weak growth in services and steep falls in manufacturing
President says political stability is needed to avoid ‘disorder’ during Games
Rows over two-child benefit cap are far from over as seven MPs are suspended
Letter to prime minister seeks boost for new science and tech ‘supercluster’ after plans stalled under previous government
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