The performance, which followed growth of 0.7% in the first quarter, was driven by a forecast-beating rise of 0.4% in June.

Marc Murtra, Telefónica’s chief executive, said the company “preferred their assets whole” and would not proceed with the ...

President Donald Trump warned he would impose “very severe consequences” if Vladimir Putin didn’t agree to a ceasefire ...

The challenge now is to balance growth with sustainability — ensuring housing, transport and public services keep pace, while ...