EU privacy watchdog opens probe into X over sexualised AI images Financial Times 17 février 2026 à 01:01 ‘Large-scale’ inquiry is latest sign of how regulators are scrutinising the group’s Grok chatbot
Thomas Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chair over Epstein ties Financial Times 17 février 2026 à 00:56 Billionaire says he ‘exercised terrible judgment’ for maintaining contact with sex offender
World’s largest miner BHP profits from pivot towards copper Financial Times 17 février 2026 à 00:34 Red metal now accounts for more than half of underlying core earnings
EVs must be 70% made in the EU to qualify for state support, Brussels says Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 21:36 Draft legislation on local content by European Commission seeks to protect bloc’s manufacturing industries
Keir Starmer says Britain needs to ‘go faster’ on defence spending Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 19:41 Prime minister is said to be examining how to bring forward plans to spend 3 per cent of UK GDP on military
Europe’s path to security without the US Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 19:31 The heads of Nato and EU Commission offer competing visions. Both have a point
Rosebank Industries vows to keep London listing as it explores $3bn in US deals Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 18:11 Former Melrose boss Simon Peckham wants to continue with the ‘buy, improve, sell’ model as company heads for FTSE 250
Are Anthropic’s new AI work tools game-changing for professionals? Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 05:00 Adaptable plug-ins must compete with bespoke products already used by lawyers and consultants
Starmer cancels plans to delay 30 local council elections in England Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 19:52 Latest government U-turn comes after Reform UK launched legal action over proposal
UBS ordered to give Credit Suisse shareholders access to valuation documents Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 15:01 Thousands of investors in failed lender participating in legal challenge to its 2023 takeover
UK proposes audit changes to attract Chinese listings Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 14:51 Regulator’s move comes amid pressure from government to revive stock market
Carillion’s ex-CEO drops challenge to his fine for misleading investors Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 14:47 Contractor’s collapse forced UK government to step in to maintain key services including school meals
Cabinet Office to probe think-tank’s investigation into journalists Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 14:31 Labour Together commissioned report after critical article in Sunday Times
Fund managers take most bearish stance on dollar for a decade Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 13:49 Bets against currency have outweighed positive wagers so far this year
Rubio says Orbán’s leadership is ‘essential’ to US interests Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 13:16 US secretary of state hails ‘golden era’ in relations with Hungary and its pro-Russian premier
Why Rubio failed to repair the transatlantic rift Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 13:14 A moment of calm in relations between Europe and the US is a prelude to crises ahead
EU tones down criticism of Orbán ahead of election Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 Brussels wary of giving Hungary’s longtime antagonist ammunition during his campaign
Germany vows more defence tech funding after backlash over tanks Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 Senior officials will direct more money towards innovation following criticism of reliance on ‘legacy’ systems
KPMG partner fined over using AI to pass AI test Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 04:21 Accounting firm has caught several staff members in recent months using the technology for internal exams
EU cross-border banking deals jump to highest since 2008 crisis Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 Lenders’ rising profits make international mergers more attractive despite regulatory hurdles
Student loans show that hard policy choices will only get harder Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 The debate over university funding is a good example of the intractable challenges facing the UK government
UK overseas aid cuts to outstrip those of Trump administration Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 Spending will drop 27% this year from 2024 levels to help fund higher defence budget
Getir founders sue Mubadala for $700mn over break-up of assets Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 Entrepreneurs behind food delivery start-up sue Gulf sovereign wealth fund in London
A fallen Indian tech star and the hunt for its missing millions Financial Times 16 février 2026 à 06:00 The collapse of education start-up Byju’s has resulted in US court sanctions and cast a shadow over the country’s tech sector