Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile hits record as Buffett dumps stocks Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 17:02 Billionaire investor trimmed the conglomerate’s equity portfolio and put money in Treasury bills
Top shale boss says US oil companies will not flock back to Russia Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 14:00 Harold Hamm warns executives will be wary of any peace deal between Trump and Putin
How Washington plans to defend the dollar Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 06:00 Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president
Hamas frees six hostages as first phase of ceasefire nears end Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 16:22 First phase of effort to end more than a year of conflict set to conclude on Thursday
The anti-woke overcorrection is here Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 06:00 Conservatives are mistaking public dislike of the cultural left for enthusiasm for the opposite dogma
There are no shortcuts to manage the Russia challenge Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 06:00 Despite Trump’s diplomatic cavalry charge, the Kremlin will continue to view the west as an enemy
Why ‘Trump regime refugees’ are falling in love with Madrid Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 06:00 Americans are finding a haven in Spain where their spending power goes a long way
Trump fires top US military officer in Pentagon shake-up Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 02:51 President removes CQ Brown and other senior leaders who he blames for pushing diversity, equity and inclusion policies
Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech Financial Times 22 février 2025 à 01:25 President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies
US stocks post worst slide in two months on gloomy economic data Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 23:35 Sentiment among businesses and consumers cools sharply as tariffs and inflation take a toll
German federal election 2025: what’s at stake? Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 17:33 Everything you need to know about the parties, policies and voting in Sunday’s polls
Hackers steal $1.5bn from crypto exchange Bybit in biggest-ever heist Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 21:01 Theft deals blow to an industry that has been reinvigorated by Donald Trump’s re-election
What’s really behind Trump’s abrupt pivot to Russia? Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 20:00 The president has shocked allies by opening talks with Moscow and criticising Ukraine. Will this dramatic shift in US foreign policy hold?
Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal ‘in the very short term’, US claims Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 19:25 National security adviser Mike Waltz tells conference that ‘economic partnership’ will be ‘good’ for Kyiv
Germany’s Merz says Europe can no longer rely on US protection Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 18:34 Frontrunner for chancellor suggests possible nuclear co-operation with the UK and France
America has turned on its friends Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 18:33 Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endure
Downing Street rejects plan for legal migration cap Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 17:23 Officials had been studying hard limit as way to reduce numbers
Britain is struggling to accept the end of Atlanticism Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 16:41 The ‘special relationship’ has underpinned the UK’s security since the Suez Canal debacle — but the world has changed
Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 18:22 iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data
Vladimir Putin prepares for return of western companies to Russia Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 15:59 President orders cabinet to give domestic producers preferential treatment as payback for sanctions
Italy’s Meloni torn between supporting Ukraine and pleasing Trump Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 15:48 Prime minister opts out of G7 call as dream of mediating between US and Europe fades
Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 15:25 Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedowns
Poland’s political rift deepens as ‘coup’ allegations fly Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 13:45 Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential election
Starmer warns cabinet about Blairism — while bringing in New Labour era staff Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 13:44 Prime minister’s note to ministers repudiates older views on globalisation and immigration
StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 09:56 Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap
Australia warns airlines over Chinese live-fire exercises Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 09:46 Canberra calls for transparency over naval drills after commercial flights rerouted from Tasman Sea
Four banks fined by UK regulator over gilt information sharing Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 09:11 Citi, HSBC, Morgan Stanley and Royal Bank of Canada agree to pay over £100mn
UK budget surplus for January falls short of expectations Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 12:50 Figures come as chancellor struggles to revive the economy, with business survey showing activity is stalling
UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:00 Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budget
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:32 Former prime minister and ex-Tesla board member plan to approach Elon Musk to support struggling carmaker
Donald Trump’s first month in charts Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:01 The US president has hit the ground running, but he is dogged by stubborn inflation and tepid approval ratings
How high-end City offices smashed through the £100 sq ft ceiling Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:00 Ultra-high rents were previously a rarity. Last year they became almost commonplace
Eight investment rules to live and die by Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:00 My father enjoyed a long retirement on a modest pension — here’s how he did it
Meta’s ‘free speech’ revamp divides oversight board Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:00 Independent body searches for ways to hold social media group to account over content moderation and hate speech changes
Top London restaurants adopt minimum spend to deter bots and influencers Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 06:00 Gymkhana, Dorian and Hutong among capital’s eateries combating ‘reservation-squatting’
US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 03:33 Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees
Musk sets up clash with Republican hawks over ‘Doge dividend cheques’ Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 02:05 Billionaire says Donald Trump backs his idea to distribute cost-cutting savings to US citizens
UK consumers turn to saving as poor economic outlook saps confidence Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 01:01 Fear of ‘trouble ahead’ because of low growth and sticky inflation outweighs relief brought by lower interest rates
Israel blames Palestinian militants for Tel Aviv bus bombs Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 00:09 Operations stepped up by Israel military in northern West Bank after public transport is targeted
Meta slashes staff stock awards as group embarks on AI spending drive Financial Times 21 février 2025 à 00:45 Most employees will receive about 10% less equity options this year