Also in this newsletter: Poland seizes the moment to push for EU defence spending
Investigations should finally shed light on how algorithms win votes and influence people
Governments are experimenting with industrial policy but tariffs are staying low
Access comes as both countries face domestic political turmoil and the zone is jeopardised by new border controls
Refugees in Germany and elsewhere are in ‘wait and see’ mode after fall of Assad regime
Increased military expenditure could be agreed at next year’s summit, intensifying pressure on national budgets
British premier will accept an invitation by the bloc to discuss security matters, in the latest sign of improving relations
Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased development
The company argues that the case was based on flimsy and unreliable testimony
Agreement with South American bloc is a chance to bolster free trade
After the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition, follow our live-updating polling data and discover other possible coalitions ahead of February vote
Voluntary redundancies expected across Whitehall as departments respond to chancellor’s spending review
The nation’s first LGBTQ museum offers hope for a community still struggling with inequality
Over 4,000 flown home in the face of rebel victory and overthrow of ally Bashar al-Assad
Transformative solutions are required to overhaul procurement and expand the pool of available capital
Mini-budget and pandemic showed need for more frequent reporting, regulator says
Banking, energy and transport executives voice concerns in meeting with UK chancellor
The North Shields singer-songwriter was on great form near the end of a sold-out tour of the UK and Ireland
As Greek borrowing costs fall to French levels, the bloc’s ‘periphery’ shows the value of steady reform
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
President negotiates with party leaders of left and right to ensure survival of next government
Supreme Court grants lenders permission to challenge earlier ruling
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Buy now, pay later specialist found to have broken anti-money laundering rules
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