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BP suffers heavy defeat in investor climate vote
BP suffers heavy defeat in investor climate vote
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.BP was handed a heavy defeat by its shareholders over its...
The military man trying to save US-Iran peace talks
The military man trying to save US-Iran peace talks
For a two-time spymaster, Pakistani army chief Asim Munir has taken a conspicuous approach to brokering a long-elusive deal between the US and Iran.Soon after chairing the arch-foes’ most...
Olly Robbins says No 10 created ‘atmosphere of pressure’ over Mandelson appointment
Olly Robbins says No 10 created ‘atmosphere of pressure’ over Mandelson appointment
A failure to grant Peter Mandelson’s security clearance “would have damaged” relations with President Trump’s White House, Sir Olly Robbins has said.The US’s approval of Mandelson’s position as ambassador...
Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns
Russian economy is faltering despite oil windfall, Sweden warns
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Russia’s ailing economy has failed to recover even as rising oil...
Economic pain from Iran war will hit poor countries hardest, officials say
Economic pain from Iran war will hit poor countries hardest, officials say
The promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has come too late to spare some of the world’s poorest countries from economic and fiscal distress, officials have warned, even...
Lloyd’s of London to end flagship diversity event
Lloyd’s of London to end flagship diversity event
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Lloyd’s of London will end its flagship diversity, equity and inclusion...
Senate Democrats raise alarm over Kevin Warsh’s 0mn of ‘undisclosed’ assets
Senate Democrats raise alarm over Kevin Warsh’s $100mn of ‘undisclosed’ assets
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDemocratic senators are piling pressure on Federal Reserve chair...
Trading firm boss revealed as buyer of Nick Candy’s £275mn London mansion
Trading firm boss revealed as buyer of Nick Candy’s £275mn London mansion
Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK property myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.The billionaire co-founder of a publicity-shy trading firm, which donated £4mn...
Iran war could slow global growth to weakest since pandemic, IMF warns
Iran war could slow global growth to weakest since pandemic, IMF warns
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe global economy is at risk of growing at...
Keir Starmer defends fast-tracking EU rules into UK law
Keir Starmer defends fast-tracking EU rules into UK law
Sir Keir Starmer has defended a controversial bill that will allow EU rules to be imported on to the UK statute book with minimal parliamentary scrutiny, insisting it would...
Brexiters turn their backs on Donald Trump after Iran chaos
Brexiters turn their backs on Donald Trump after Iran chaos
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldA year ago many prominent figures on the British...
JD Vance says US-Iran talks should be ‘positive’ as negotiators arrive in Islamabad
JD Vance says US-Iran talks should be ‘positive’ as negotiators arrive in Islamabad
US vice-president JD Vance said he expected to hold “positive” talks with Iran as Washington and Tehran prepared for crunch negotiations in Pakistan in a bid to reach a...