Staff at UK High Commission in Sierra Leone suspended over lost £2mn
Several employees suspected of colluding to defraud British government over procurement of diesel fuel

Several employees suspected of colluding to defraud British government over procurement of diesel fuel
Billionaire investor warns it will be ‘ugly’ for the US if the Chinese economy falters
Ex-cabinet minister makes Sunak sweat over timing of one of three problematic by-elections
Former chancellor warns modest investment will leave Britain lagging its US and EU rivals
Former PM braced for highly critical conclusions about his statements to parliament about partygate scandal
Swiss bank claims failure to disclose government documents means there cannot be a fair trial
UK equipment rental group sees momentum from big construction projects and Biden legislation
A win by software titan would chasten a Biden regime that has battled industry consolidation
Planned levy is expected to hit metals and fertiliser industries the hardest
Governments should consider appointing trustees of assets frozen by sanctions
Taxonomy still makes allowances for fossil fuel-intensive industries
Near-record wage growth and low unemployment are putting workers are in a position of strength, data suggest
Joining forces brings vertical integration and plenty of cost savings
Food and logistics bodies say inspection fees on produce from the EU will hit smaller firms and UK families
The dire situation on debt has become pressing — urgent action is needed
Police working with counter-terrorism officers to investigate attacks on Tuesday morning
Gauge of sentiment dips at fastest pace since pandemic
Funding puts value of Paris-based Mistral AI at €240mn as dealmaking frenzy around sector intensifies
Stick now, maybe twist later
BoE’s forecasts are based on announced government policy, while everyone else can use their common sense
Attention was diverted from response to virus by the time it started to spread, says chief counsel
Crackdown on press in Central America’s largest economy has led many to flee
Two lenders show market is no longer a no-go zone for issuers following Credit Suisse debacle
Futures prices rally for first week in 10 on concerns Europe will need to ship more gas
Advert gave ‘misleading’ impression company was making ‘a positive overall environmental contribution’