Jes Staley fails to overturn ban over Epstein links

Judge says former Barclays CEO did not fully disclose relationship with convicted sex offender but reduces £1.8mn fine
How war became contagious

With peaceful norms fading, a new weapon has made conflict cheaper and easier
Downing Street prepares concessions to Labour welfare rebels to salvage bill

MPs demand ‘wholesale rethink’ rather than tinkering changes
ABF raises stakes in government stand-off over UK bioethanol plant

Owner of Vivergo plant says it has started a wind-down consultation in case rescue talks fail
Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making offer for BP

Oil major says no talks have taken place between the companies over an offer
Dollar hits 3-year low as Trump mulls naming next Fed chair early

Slide comes after report that US president is considering announcing successor to Jay Powell earlier than expected