Britain’s statistics scandal means it cannot answer its most pressing questions Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 More and more of the numbers needed to guide policy are going dark
UK banks have closed more than one in three branches over past five years Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 Lloyds, NatWest, Halifax and Bank of Scotland set to close another 113 branches before end of November
EU speeds up plans for digital euro after US passes stablecoin law Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 Concern over competitiveness raises possibility of digital currency using public rather than private blockchain
The US tourism slump that never happened Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 Despite fears of a sharp downturn amid foreign visitor boycotts, the sector has had a decent summer. But some predict the problems have only been delayed
Has the UK now found its role in the world? Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 As Trump’s America steps back from the global stage, there are openings for post-Brexit Britain to lead
Jefferies tells senior bankers to collaborate for biggest bonuses Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 New-York based bank puts focus on teaming up as it tries to net bigger corporate deals
Santander signals Wall St ambition with Spac mandates Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 Bankers hired from Credit Suisse help Spanish lender become sole bookrunner on series of blank cheque deals
Hedge funds bet against European car firms as tariffs bite Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 06:00 Short positions rise as sector hit by trade war and Chinese competition
UK summons Israeli ambassador over approval of settlement project Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 01:47 Netanyahu says he has approved plans for Gaza City takeover and renewed ceasefire negotiations
Wes Streeting issues private ultimatum to pharma groups in NHS pricing talks Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 20:32 UK health secretary has warned sector he will publicly walk away from negotiations if his offer is not accepted
US justice department calls on Fed to sack governor Lisa Cook Financial Times 22 août 2025 à 00:50 Letter to chair Jay Powell is latest escalation in Trump administration’s assault on central bank
The US needs a return to realism Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 19:40 Washington should dial down its global military involvement but must not retreat on trade at the same time
Can a council revolt over UK asylum hotels succeed? Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 19:26 Lawyers have diverging views on what bearing the Epping ruling will have on authorities considering similar actions
New York appeals court overturns $500mn penalty in Trump fraud case Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 19:26 Ruling marks a victory for the president in one of his remaining legal headaches after return to the White House
US retail giant Walmart warns Trump’s tariffs are pushing up costs Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 19:17 CEO Doug McMillon says group is watching its ‘costs increase each week’
HMRC tightens control over pension tax relief claims by higher earners Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 17:00 Authority plans to ask more taxpayers for evidence to support their claims
Brace for a crash before the golden age of AI Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 15:45 History teaches that tech revolutions follow a predictable cycle of installation followed by creative destruction
John Lewis seeks new Waitrose boss after James Bailey signals departure Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 15:04 Hunt comes as chair Jason Tarry spearheads revival at employee-owned retailer
What’s gone wrong for WHSmith? Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 13:38 We don’t know. But we’re prepared to take a guess
EU races to secure lower US tariffs on car industry Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 15:08 Washington refuses to reduce 27.5% levy until Brussels cuts duties on American goods
The illegal gold rush sweeping the world Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 06:00 Historic price rally lures criminals and paramilitaries into illicit mining from the Amazon to Sudan
UK asylum applications hit record 111,000 in Starmer’s first year in office Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 13:02 Figure reflects surge in small boat arrivals to the country
WHSmith shares tumble 42% after North America accounting error Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 16:09 Retailer calls in Deloitte and slashes forecast after ‘overstatement’ of profits
UK business activity rises to 12-month high in August Financial Times 21 août 2025 à 11:20 S&P survey findings come as official figures show government borrowed less than expected in July