Ukraine’s ex-defence minister blames procurement reforms for dismissal
Fedorov interview offers his most detailed account of sacking that triggered wave of protest
Lloyds targets £2bn cost cuts as part of new four-year strategy
Plan builds on UK bank’s pivot from traditional lending business
Rolls-Royce raises 2026 targets after profits beat expectations
Strong demand for UK aero-engine group’s civil and military engines boosts earnings
Chinese stocks on track for worst month in decade
Investors pull out of ‘picks and shovels’ suppliers to AI boom
The Burnham bounce shouldn’t come as a surprise
Labour may be enjoying an uptick in the polls but the public mood remains largely one of disinterest
Winner of US-China AI rivalry falls 2% in Hong Kong debut
Shandong-based Innolight supplies data centre equipment to American and Chinese tech groups
US launches strikes on Iran after Trump vows to deliver ‘beating’
Attack comes day after Tehran launched ballistic missiles at American forces
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Adidas shares tumble after profits hit by World Cup marketing spend
Net profit rose 6 per cent in the second quarter, below expectations
US borrowing costs hit 19-year high as Fed defies inflation fears
Central bank holds rates even as investors worry Iran war will ignite jolt of price growth
BAE lifts profit and sales guidance following surge in orders
UK defence group benefits from higher military spending amid ‘highly volatile’ picture on global threats
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