Julia Kollewe

UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’

UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’

Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine, champagne and other alcohol

Retailer says will prioritise investment in business over bonus; house buyer demand weakest since late 2023, survey shows

US currency has lost all the gains it enjoyed since Trump won election as global shares are sold off

British PM has discussed the issue with president, as US trade war with Canada escalates

Insurance market says fine art losses were limited because rich residents took such possessions with them

Andrew Bailey says ‘essential that we don’t abandon multilateralism;’ European stock markets, euro rally after Germany announces fiscal ‘bazooka’

Andrew Bailey says ‘essential that we don’t abandon multilateralism;’ European stock markets, euro rally after Germany announces fiscal ‘bazooka’

Shez Partovi, chief innovation officer at Philips, is excited about the benefits of new technology for patients and clinicians