Starmer’s pledge to cut living costs rocked by Middle East war Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 20:01 Conflict dashes hope of interest rate cuts and leaves prime minister under fire from left and right
Is the nightmare scenario for global energy here? Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 19:23 The Iran crisis is unfolding in a world in which oil and gas supplies are more diversified than in previous decades
Ships in Gulf declare themselves Chinese to dodge attack Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 19:20 At least 10 vessels have changed transponder messages in apparent attempt to avoid becoming targets
US agency to create $20bn reinsurance facility for Gulf shipping Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 19:00 Development Finance Corporation to offer coverage in hopes of restarting shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Investors are not ready for a true shock Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 19:00 The consensus view of the impact of the Iran war on equities and bonds may well prove too sanguine
Russia is helping Iran to target US military assets in Middle East Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 18:50 Tehran using intelligence shared by Moscow to launch retaliatory drone and missile attacks
Israeli strikes displace hundreds of thousands across Lebanon Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 18:11 Authorities struggle to restrain Hizbollah and ease domestic tensions
Oil hits highest level since 2023 as Iran war triggers historic surge Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 22:52 Goldman Sachs warns crude will soar past 2008 peak if action is not taken to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Gilts sell off sharply on fears of inflation from Iran war Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 17:38 Hopes for Bank of England rate cuts fade as oil and gas prices soar
US and Gulf states hold talks with Ukraine over drone detection Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 17:23 Kyiv in contact with Washington and Middle East capitals to see how its systems can be replicated to combat Iranian UAVs
Hargreaves Lansdown postpones fee rises, but only for ‘valued’ clients Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 15:41 Move follows a number of wealthier customers switching to rival investment platforms
US economy sheds 92,000 jobs in February in sharp slide Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 15:06 Figure far below expectations comes as doubts persist over labour market strength
Silent killer: the return of torpedo warfare Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 14:45 The sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, the first of its kind in decades, has sparked scrutiny about Washington’s tactics
Global bonds suffer one of worst routs in years Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 16:21 Debt markets head for worst week in more than a year after energy price surge sparks inflation fears
British strikes on targets in Iran would be lawful, says deputy prime minister Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 12:53 David Lammy says deploying RAF jets to protect British nationals and staff would be ‘entirely legal’
Axel Springer buys Telegraph in £575mn deal Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 14:17 German media group scuppers proposed acquisition of UK newspaper company by Daily Mail owner
Americans stranded in UAE vent anger at lack of US government support Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 11:34 People stuck in the Gulf complain of ‘very disappointing’ communication and defective helplines
Qatar warns war will force Gulf to stop energy exports ‘within days’ Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 15:11 Brent crude tops $90 after gas producer says it will take ‘weeks to months’ to restore deliveries
Emirates to restore all Dubai routes in ‘days’ as Gulf air travel returns Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 15:13 Etihad will also resume scheduled services as Lufthansa sees higher demand for direct flights to Asia and Africa
UK police arrest four on suspicion of spying for Iran Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 09:33 Counter-terror police apprehend one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals
Can the Gulf still act as an airline hub for the world? Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 06:00 All regular flights at the three hubs of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha remain suspended
Why Trump won’t clean up his own mess Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 06:00 Chaos and instability are a feature, not a bug, of the US president’s approach to foreign policy
F1 races at risk as Middle East war disrupts sport Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 06:00 Formula 1 is ‘monitoring situation’ ahead of planned races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month
Iran hits Amazon data centres in jolt to Gulf AI drive Financial Times 6 mars 2026 à 06:00 First known military strike on a US hyperscaler rattles regional ambitions to build multibillion-dollar cloud facilities