UK’s Metro Bank attracts takeover interest from private equity
London-based Pollen Street Capital made an approach to the UK challenger bank in recent weeks
Thousands protest across US against Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ policies
People took to the streets in rallies ahead of the president’s planned military parade in Washington
Trump’s anti-war pledge tested as Israel’s attack on Iran splits Maga base
Supporters fear US risks being pulled into Middle East conflict as president backs Israel’s strikes
Starmer to launch child grooming gangs inquiry
Prime minister backtracks on need to review scale of sexual exploitation after months of pressure
Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Netanyahu hints at regime change
Military and air force heads say they are ready to launch a wave of heavy strikes on Tehran
Iran strikes leave Israelis shaken but resolute
Locals in Rishon LeZion were jolted by the level of destruction but support Netanyahu’s attack on Iran
Minnesota state lawmaker and husband killed by gunman dressed as police officer
Governor Tim Walz describes the incident as a ‘politically motivated assassination’
UK moves jets to Middle East after Iran threat
Sir Keir Starmer says move is ‘contingency’ measure to support regional security
Iran hit back. But can it deter Israel?
Commanders have promised to unleash ‘hell’ on Israel but their options for retaliation carry considerable risk
Surge in bond yields adds to pressure on BoJ
Policymakers to decide on how to proceed with tapering of massive bond-buying programme
Oil in the new age of volatility
High prices will undermine Trump’s plans to drive inflation lower and make it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut rates
Europe eyes the offshore asylum model the UK couldn’t deliver
After the 2015-16 influx of asylum-seekers to the EU, a further wave has stiffened governments’ resolve to tighten their borders
What Malta owes my murdered mother
Those in power seem more focused on moving on than making changes to protect those who speak the truth
Trump’s show of military might prompts fears of over-reach
Critics warn president’s growing use of troops on US soil risks eroding long-held democratic norms
HTSI editor’s letter: what makes a style classic?
Pioneering fashion, food and fables
Fifa’s moment of truth
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Netanyahu vows to attack Iran for ‘as long as necessary’
Tehran begins retaliatory strikes while US says it is helping to shoot down missiles targeting Israel
Malcolm McLaren’s deathbed letter to Vivienne Westwood: love, lies and punk
They were partners in life and art who changed fashion and music for ever. The bitterness of their rupture never faded
Fretting over IPO market share is just atavistic mercantilism
The central role of equity raisings is to raise capital for companies that are already quoted
Who’s in charge, me or the Devil? The agony and the ecstasy of elite darts
Premier League Darts is making its top stars multimillionaires. Pressure to perform is intense
Germany breaks taboo with first celebration of veterans since second world war
Russian aggression in Ukraine has helped drive a historic shift in attitudes towards military
Sweeping Isa reforms threaten investor boycott, says new research
Majority of UK retail investors reject changes to existing rules, according to YouGov survey
How boredom gave us chaos
The political shocks of the past decade are partly about stagnant societies craving drama
Planning your retirement? ChatGPT can help with that
Generative AI is giving financial advisers a run for their money