Former prime minister intervenes with warning that both Tories and Labour ‘pose a risk’ to country, Conservative manifesto in the spotlight, Lib Dems change tune with calls to avert Johnson majority, Sterling rallies as Tories extend lead.

Jeremy Corbyn defends party's processes for dealing with racism after Ephraim Mirvis's criticism. Conservatives put opposition to independence at heart of Scottish campaign. Sterling slips as Labour makes inroads on Tories' polling lead.

Jeremy Corbyn unveiled 451 pages of leaked documents, which he claimed show details of trade talks between the UK and US. The Labour leader said the discussions included Washington's demand for providing access to the NHS for American healthcare companies.

Neither Labour nor the Conservatives have offered a "credible prospectus" for government in the election, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said this morning, in a damning assessment that highlighted the gulf between different political visions for Britain.

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The Labour and Conservative parties are making a final push on key issues — border security and rail fares — as the election campaign nears the home stretch. Brexit concerns are also bubbling again.

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn spar in a televised debate just six days before the general election.

Live coverage of UK election campaign.

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

The pound has soared more than 2 per cent in its biggest rise since 2017 after an exit poll has projected a strong victory for Boris Johnson’s Conservative party.

The Conservatives secure the biggest majority in parliament since Margaret Thatcher with Labour's 'red wall' crumbling; stocks in London surge while the pound has soared more than 2 per cent in its sharpest rally in nearly three years

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Korean electronics group draws on lessons from past epidemics to tackle coronavirus crisis

Georgian once mooted as next deputy prime minister, takes on top co-ordinating role

Apple’s chief designer Jonathan Ive is leaving after more than two decades in which his iconic designs for the Mac, iPod and iPhone turned one of Silicon Valley’s faded giants into the world’s most valuable company.  Janine Gibson discusses what this means for Apple and what Sir Jonathan will do next with Tim Bradshaw and Matthew Garrahan.

Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Janine Gibson, special projects editor, Matt Garrahan, news editor, and Tim Bradshaw, global technology correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Sterling has taken a beating in the currency markets, falling to a fresh two-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Michael Hunter discusses why this has happened and who will be affected with Katie Martin, the FT's capital markets editor.

Contributors: Michael Hunter, markets reporter, and Katie Martin, capital markets editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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US allegations that China is manipulating its currency burst into the open again this week when the renminbi was allowed to fall below seven to the dollar for the first time since 2008. Josh Noble discusses this latest front in the US-China trade dispute and its implications for investors and the global economy with Don Weinland, Beijing financial correspondent, and Michael MacKenzie, senior investment commentator.

Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Don Weinland, Beijing financial correspondent, and Michael MacKenzie, senior investment correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Iranian military leader and commander of the Quds Forces, Qassem Soleimani, was killed on the 3rd of January in a targeted US air strike at Baghdad airport, Iraq. What did Soleimani mean to Iranians and why did the US order the airstrike that killed him? Najmeh Bozorgmehr discusses the story with Andrew England.

Contributors: Andrew England, Middle East editor and Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Tehran correspondent. Producer: Persis Love

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Drugs traffickers hit by coronavirus-induced slowdown and seizures, says UN agency

The president has turned his populist fire on big business, but is he attacking corporate greed or political opponents?

Shares in Peabody Energy and Arch Coal fall sharply after regulatory action

Suffolk residents cry foul as French group seeks to continue process despite lockdown  

Stuart Levey, known for tough enforcement of sanctions on Iran, will head digital currency project

Higher education should not be treated as just another business

Aircraft parts manufacturers pull plug in first big deal to collapse due to coronavirus pandemic

US aircraft maker can get along fine without any bailouts

NYSE owner did not ‘lose its mind’, says Jeffrey Sprecher

iPhone maker says it will make county-by-county assessments as states start to ease lockdowns

It is right for the Fed to lead America towards faster and more efficient bank payments

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Thousands of jobs at risk as coronavirus pandemic leads to a fall-off in demand

Prices rebound from March lows after miner Kazatomprom slashes production

Pretoria has waived rules that prevented mining groups generating electricity for their own use

Country becomes first in world to halt all stock, bond and currency trading

Central banks repeatedly set the stage for the next boom and bust cycle, fuelled by growing debt

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Disruptions set to revive local manufacturing as designers look to avoid reliance on distant hubs

Tag Heuer’s digital chief sees connected watches as a point of entry to the mechanical models

Glencore-backed First Cobalt to open Canada refinery this year in attempt to cut reliance on China

The Adventurous Investor senses there could be future value in spinout specialists

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

First big energy supplier to pass on lower wholesale costs