The Guardian view on the Taliban’s advance: we still have a responsibility to Afghans | Editorial

The human cost is accumulating with the withdrawal of US and British troops The fears held by many Afghans since Joe Biden announced the withdrawal of all US troops by September have been not only realised but surpassed. Many anticipated steady gains b…

Carlyle ups bid for inhaler firm Vectura, trumping tobacco giant Philip Morris

Offer for UK company from Marlboro cigarettes maker had alarmed medical expertsUS private equity firm Carlyle has made an improved £958m takeover offer for British inhaler maker Vectura, trumping an earlier bid from tobacco company Philip Morris Intern…