US economy far outstrips expectations to add 130,000 jobs in January
Figure points to improvement in labour market following string of bleak data
Kraft Heinz halts break-up plan as new chief targets turnaround
Food group pauses separation work and unveils $600mn investments to revive growth
How AstraZeneca shot for the moon — and hit
Getting one’s laboratories to do the hard work is a durable recipe for success
Healthcare saves the US labour market, again
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Iran’s president says it will open nuclear sites for ‘verification’
Pledge comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Donald Trump
Trump’s policies will add $1.4tn to US deficit over next decade, CBO says
Congressional watchdog warns that Washington’s public finances are ‘not sustainable’
Shares in UK wealth managers hit as AI contagion spreads
St James’s Place leads declines with double-digit slide on FTSE 100
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Tomb raiders pose a challenge in preserving Mexico’s history
Undiscovered pre-Hispanic remains abound but keeping them intact can be tough
Keir Starmer appears rattled amid Commons criticism of Doyle peerage
Prime minister defends putting ex-comms chief in Lords during heated exchanges
US takes military action against drone incursion in Texas
Officials say airspace around southern town of El Paso was temporarily closed due to aerial activity from Mexican cartels
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Europe’s best bet for financial sovereignty is a true safe asset
EU-issued bonds would attract long-term capital, reduce financing costs and unlock strategic autonomy
Nine killed in shooting in remote Canada town
Police were called to an incident at a secondary school in British Columbia
Crime 101 — Chris Hemsworth leads a heist movie of the gourmet popcorn variety
A terrific Halle Berry and a rabid Barry Keoghan also feature in slick cat-and-mouse thriller that is both cool and frenzied
‘It was a cry for help’: the desperate attempt to save Labour in Scotland
Party’s Scottish leader Anas Sarwar has taken biggest gamble of his political career in calling for Keir Starmer to resign
Reeves pushes for Britain to speed up closer ties with EU
UK chancellor set to reassure business about reintegration drive after days of political turmoil
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With so many gaps, no drawing of trumps: here, three of them in hand for ruffs will prove crucial
Activist investor takes aim at Warner Bros deal with Netflix
Ancora Holdings accused WBD board of failing to give proper consideration to rival bid from Paramount
The City should not have a monopoly on the chancellor’s ear
Consumer protection is being downplayed in favour of relaxing the rules for financial services
Castel family launch court battle in effort to oust top bosses
Chief executive Gregory Clerc and chair Pierre Baer refuse to step down from roles at wine and beer empire
US labour market stronger than expected in January
Lower unemployment rate and large number of jobs added at start of year vindicates Fed’s holding stance
Susquehanna-backed crypto lender BlockFills halts client withdrawals
Move comes during period of sustained volatility in digital asset markets
Nexperia’s Chinese owner loses court battle over control of Dutch chipmaker
Amsterdam court upholds decision to suspend Chinese CEO, hand power to EU-based directors and probe mismanagement allegations