White British — the two words toxifying politics

Serious social issues, perceived and real, will not be fixed by supercharging racial grievance
HMRC has ‘lost control’ of small businesses as missing tax hits 40%

Smaller companies account for almost two-thirds of uncollected revenue
Elon Musk’s X to offer investment and trading in ‘super app’ push

Foray into financial services could include introducing credit or debit card, CEO Linda Yaccarino says
BoE holds rates at 4.25% amid Middle East uncertainty

Decision follows data showing UK inflation remains stubbornly above target
US weighs risks of Iranian retaliation

Tehran could target US troops, disrupt oil supplies or carry out cyber attacks or terrorism, warn former Washington officials
UK rebuffs Thames Water creditor demands as administration looms

Bondholders’ rescue plan for utility hinges on waivers from regulations and fines, documents show