An excerpt from critic Skye Arundhati Thomas's new book about the Indian painter Lalitha Lajmi, now out with Sternberg Press.

She'll meet US treasury secretary Scott Bessent face to face for the first time, no doubt encouraged by vice president JD Vance saying last week there was a good chance a trade deal could be ...

The UK government borrowed almost £15bn more than forecast in the last financial year, according to official figures highlighting contributions from inflation-related costs, including pay awards ...