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Defence department is stalling 165 projects as president steps up efforts to stamp out the industry

Labour government is making a retreat on a Boris Johnson-era climate commitment

Fund urges countries to target support at the most vulnerable rather than using expensive blanket measures

CEO Mark Moffat says industrial software group will consider London, Europe and New York for IPO

Europe’s biggest investment banks missed out on gains from commodities in quarter marked by oil swings

Artificial intelligence will make recommendations on whether to grant or refuse projects

Conflict has crushed Gulf markets and pushed up air freight and shipping costs

Defence company accused of failing to prevent bribery in Algeria and Oman

Investors told to vote against proposed £11mn pay deal for chief executive Cindy Rose next week

Insurgent party seeks to court voters and trade unions with promises on pay and secondary picketing

Drinks maker’s new focus on fast-growing ‘ready to drink’ beverages marks shift in strategy

Big Four accountancy balks at high cost of medication it says has become ‘cultural phenomenon’

Billionaire investor’s Security Benefit had been the heaviest user of a structure being targeted by US regulators

Chinese tech companies place large orders for the Shenzhen-based group’s latest range of AI processors

Deployment of equipment is one of the first examples of major defence co-operation between the two states

Donald Jr and Eric have sought to capitalise on sectors supported by father’s presidential administration

Hedge fund Black Diamond claims at least $70mn in damages against audit firm

In its latest letter to investors the hedge fund backed pre-emptive action against ‘hostile power’