Deputy Italy PM will assert his leadership at mass rally in Milan

Bonds and shares hit after Matteo Salvini says Rome could break EU spending limits

Clerics to be directly accountable for covering up cases

Organisers cancel appearance of publisher of Italian interior minister’s profile

Giuseppe Conte says minister must stand down over allegations

Industry group says coalition now accepts need for collaboration with Brussels

Heiress accuses company her grandfather co-founded of contributing to inequality

Lack of progress casts doubt on aim of raising €17bn through privatisations

Risk of full-blown conflict escalates as military equipment pours into oil-rich north African state

Among 100 chiefs analysed, 11 made more than 1,000 times that of the median employee

Series in business district helps Italian capital prove it can host complex, modern events

Rome government approves updated budget forecasting GDP to rise 0.2%

League leader seeks to forge anti-migration coalition across Europe

Analysts fear Rome will not reach budget milestones as economy stalls

Move reinforces independence after criticism from populist government

Political momentum builds for Matteo Salvini’s League ahead of European elections in May

Rome seeks to revive economy but move is likely to rankle its allies

French president’s comment comes as Italy set to endorse Belt and Road Initiative

Plans part of efforts by Rome and Beijing to cement ties during Xi’s visit

Potential move by Rome has caused allies and EU to flag serious concerns

Chinese president due in Rome to sign first deal with G7 nation

Airline’s potential deal with state rail operator poses risks in tough European market