US narrows trade focus to secure deals before Trump tariff deadline Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 06:01 President’s 90-day pause on reciprocal levies expires on July 9
Pyrrhic victory on UK welfare shows need for systemic reform, analysts say Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 06:00 Think-tanks argue sensitive policy change should not be driven by need to meet fiscal rules
A resurgent China should do the hard work now Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 06:00 The government could use this moment of stability to rally people around reforms that tackle structural issues
In defence of the second-mover advantage Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 06:00 In AI, the message ‘act now or miss out’ has more in common with high-pressure sales than business strategy
Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 06:00 Liquidators still trying to recoup billions of dollars siphoned from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund and then laundered
Is Europe prepared for war? Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 06:00 With US support for transatlantic security faltering, Nato nations are fortifying the eastern frontier with Russia
Senate races to pass Trump’s flagship tax bill as deadline looms Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 23:27 Republicans can only afford to lose three votes to secure a simple majority, with all Democrats opposed
China left off toughest tier of UK regime tracking ‘covert foreign influence’ Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 01:01 Firs register is designed to offer assurance on activities of overseas powers seen as posing a national security risk
Labour had a theory for acquiring power, but none for how to wield it Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 18:04 A lack of interest in the real meat of policy helps to explain why Starmer’s first year in government has gone so badly
Oracle shares hit record high on $30bn cloud contract Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 22:28 Data centre group says business from unnamed new client will start to generate revenue by 2028
When will Congress pass Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’? Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 21:44 Republican angst over legislation’s impact on debt and cuts to healthcare is slowing its progress
Google agrees deal to buy power from planned nuclear fusion plant Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 19:14 Tech giant to purchase from US-based Commonwealth Fusion Systems in only second such deal in nascent sector
Late tweaks to Trump tax bill create green power winners and losers Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 18:40 Companies that build industrial-scale wind and solar hit hardest while those in residential solar rally
Trump administration says Harvard violated US civil rights law Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 17:54 Ruling comes amid possibility of settlement between White House and Ivy League university
Rachel Reeves set to cut cash Isa allowance Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 16:32 Chancellor is expected to outline plans to limit the amount of money that can be saved into tax-free cash accounts each year
Revised UK welfare reforms to push 150,000 into poverty Financial Times 1 juillet 2025 à 00:22 Ministers brace for biggest rebellion of Starmer’s premiership and say watered down measures will cost taxpayers £2.5bn
UK sale of F-35 fighter jet parts used by Israel ruled legal by High Court Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 14:25 Palestinian group had sued government over supply of components to global pool used by allies
Nato’s summit cannot disguise Ukraine’s plight Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 13:35 Without more military aid, Kyiv’s situation on the battlefield could deteriorate rapidly
Netanyahu says Iran war creates ‘new opportunities’ to free Gaza hostages Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 13:19 Comments by Israeli prime minister come as Donald Trump increases pressure on Israel and Hamas to strike deal
US dollar suffers worst start to year since 1973 Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 13:00 Donald Trump’s trade policies and rising debt levels have sparked decline of more than 10% in first half of 2025
Bupa fined $23mn in Australia after ‘unconscionable conduct’ Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 08:20 British health insurer denied legitimate claims made by patients over 5-year period
Pension pots of savers at risk from new UK rule, industry experts warn Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:00 Forcing defined contribution schemes to invest a minimum amount in private assets could ‘lead to poorer returns’
UK disposable income falls at fastest rate since 2023 Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 10:56 Rising wages in the first quarter were offset by increases in tax and inflation
The world is changing, the US market is not Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:00 To date, the Trump shock is that he has had so little impact
Canada scraps tech tax to advance Trump trade talks Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:05 US president had described levy as ‘direct and blatant’ attack on the country
US stock market comeback tests investor faith in rotation to Europe Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:00 S&P 500 has outstripped rival global indices in the second quarter as tariff turmoil fades
US shoppers ditch Shein and Temu as Trump closes tax loophole Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:00 Once ascendant online retailers are shifting focus to Europe as US-China trade dispute takes a heavy toll
The vulnerabilities holding back Chinese industry Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:00 Despite its prowess, China has not been able to overcome dozens of ‘choke points’ that are the essential building blocks of modern manufacturing
Russia grooms Ukrainian teens as spies and saboteurs Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 06:00 FSB agents offer money on messaging apps for ‘quests’ to photograph targets and plant bombs
Lifetime Isa raises risk of making poor financial decisions, say MPs Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 01:01 Treasury committee questions whether tax-free savings product is subsidising wealthier first-home buyers
UK launches biggest financial advice shake-up in more than a decade Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 01:01 Regulator unveils plans for ‘targeted support’ to help individuals get better returns
Israel 1967, Iran 2025: two countries on the threshold of a nuclear bomb Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 06:00 Facing an existential threat in the 1960s, Israel hastily assembled an atomic device. What will Iran choose to do?
Trump’s fiscal policy and Fed attacks imperil US haven status, say economists Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 19:00 FT-Booth survey reveals broad concern over president’s measures and criticism of central bank
Trump says he has found group of ‘wealthy people’ to buy TikTok Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 18:38 US administration has repeatedly delayed deadline for Chinese owner to sell social media platform’s US operations
Senate to vote on amendments to Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 09:17 President seeks to pass legislation before July 4 holiday after weekend of fraught negotiations
US energy groups spend record sums on power plants to feed data centres Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 15:32 Rising capital expenditure raises fears of higher energy prices for consumers
What has Labour achieved after one year in government? Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 15:29 After a tumultuous first 12 months in office, the FT looks at Sir Keir Starmer’s record so far
Russia hits Ukraine with biggest air attack of the war Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 15:04 Assault marks sharp escalation in campaign, as Zelenskyy calls for more western help with defence systems
Labour rebels await details of welfare concessions ahead of key vote Financial Times 30 juin 2025 à 11:43 Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall to set out changes to bill as Keir Starmer tries to reassert his authority
Iran could restart enriching uranium in months, says nuclear watchdog head Financial Times 29 juin 2025 à 13:00 Comments by IAEA’s Rafael Grossi follow week of conflicting claims about damage done by US and Israeli strikes