Vladimir Putin used his annual TV event to blame Kyiv for stalled peace talks and gloat over EU moves, while Russians voiced economic worries. Analysis suggests no change in Russia's war course.
EU leaders agree a €90bn loan to support Ukraine's budget, but fail to use frozen Russian assets. Zelenskyy hails 'significant support' as Trump urges swift peace talks. Read the latest.
EU leaders have agreed a €90bn interest-free loan for Ukraine, secured against EU borrowing. The deal avoids using frozen Russian central bank assets for now. Read the full details.
Russia's foreign intelligence chief Sergei Naryshkin reveals a 'lengthy' call with MI6's new head, as EU leaders meet to discuss using €190bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Analysis suggests Moscow is signalling its own agenda.
As the EU debates using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, we examine the high-stakes legal, political, and economic risks of this unprecedented move. A pivotal moment for European solidarity.
EU leaders face a critical choice at Brussels summit: approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine secured against frozen Russian assets or risk Kyiv's financial collapse. Belgium demands guarantees.
UK hedge funds are preparing to extend employee notice periods in response to a government ban on non-compete clauses. Discover how the £1.3tn industry is adapting its talent retention strategies.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on using €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defence, with Poland's Tusk warning of dire consequences for Europe. Follow live updates.
EU leaders face pressure to approve a €90bn loan for Ukraine's defence, funded by frozen Russian assets, at a critical Brussels summit. The move aims to counter Russian advances.
A drone strike hits a tanker in Rostov-on-Don, causing casualties, as Russian bombs wound 32 in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy pushes EU to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on releasing €210bn in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort. A crucial test of European unity without US backing. Read the latest analysis.
The UK government threatens Roman Abramovich with legal action if he fails to hand over Chelsea sale profits for Ukrainian war victims. Will he comply?
European intelligence agencies reveal a Russian GRU campaign intimidating Belgian politicians and finance bosses to block the use of €185bn in frozen assets for Ukraine. Exclusive details.
Sir Keir Starmer gives Roman Abramovich 90 days to transfer frozen Chelsea sale funds for Ukrainian aid. Failure will result in legal action. Follow the latest developments.
EU leaders decide on a complex €90bn loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets. Kyiv would only repay if Russia pays war reparations. The high-stakes vote could define Europe's credibility.
PM Keir Starmer vows legal action if Roman Abramovich doesn't donate £2.5bn from Chelsea sale to Ukraine. The frozen funds' licence has been issued. #Ukraine #Chelsea
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces a licence to transfer £2.5bn from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale to Ukraine humanitarian aid. Read the full story.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on a critical reparations loan for Ukraine funded by frozen Russian assets. Belgium and Italy voice opposition, risking a messy political showdown.
The Guardian has issued clarifications regarding a report on A&E waiting times and a story on international climate aid. Read the full details of the corrections here.
Thomas Plamberger faces manslaughter charges after Kerstin Gurtner, 33, died on Austria's highest peak. Prosecutors allege he abandoned her in -20°C conditions. Trial set for February.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude talks in Miami, stating real progress depends on Russia's willingness to end the war. Meanwhile, drone attacks continue on both sides.
Ursula von der Leyen and Friedrich Merz lead urgent EU talks to unlock frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's war effort, with a crucial summit looming. Will Belgium agree?
The Bank of England warns of growing risks from hedge fund bets on UK debt, a $2 trillion shadow banking sector, and an AI stock bubble. Discover the key threats to financial stability.
Vladimir Putin describes Ukraine peace talks as 'difficult', while Donald Trump suggests a deal is possible. EU leaders debate using frozen Russian assets as the path forward remains unclear.
Investors have withdrawn over £10bn from UK equity funds in six months, a record outflow driven by Budget uncertainty. Analysis reveals the prolonged sell-off's impact.
The Bank of England warns leveraged hedge funds pose a major threat to UK bond stability. Discover the risks and the central bank's planned response to safeguard finances.
A blind taste test of over a dozen supermarket sorbets reveals the top picks and surprising failures. Discover which brands deliver a taste of summer and which to avoid.
A Stafford cab driver earning £20,000 a year explains how the Autumn Budget's frozen tax thresholds and new EV mileage duty will hit his family's finances. Read his story and the expert analysis.
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever condemns the EU's proposal to use frozen Russian assets for a €140bn Ukraine loan, warning it breaches international law and threatens financial stability.
Long-Term Asset Funds are gaining traction with wealth managers as Carne Group's CEO reveals growing interest. Discover how these vehicles could reshape investment strategies.