Addison Lee boss urges minimum price for London robotaxis March 22, 2026 CEO of private hire group says cab drivers need protection against ‘predatory pricing’ https://ift.tt/nEcwhvV Read more
Ministers set to order HS2 to consider slower trains to save billions March 22, 2026 Reducing maximum speed on new rail line among the ideas being explored to cut costs of spiralling bill https://ift.tt/pySfYsv Read more
Companies face having to declare individuals behind UK political donations March 22, 2026 Change set to be unveiled as part of rules aimed at curbing foreign interference https://ift.tt/EkMwcWp Read more
Collapsed mortgage lender MFS was given all-clear in 2024 FCA review March 21, 2026 Market Financial Solutions was complying with rules, law firm reported to UK regulator https://ift.tt/Js7YTBe Read more
Trump sets 48-hour deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz March 21, 2026 US president threatens to strike Iran’s power plants if the waterway is not opened for shipping https://ift.tt/1hH6RfV Read more
Airline industry hit by biggest crisis since pandemic March 20, 2026 Middle East war has unleashed severe disruption for the aviation sector https://ift.tt/vtcjfOJ Read more
‘Raúlito’ Rodríguez Castro, the Cuban scion leading talks with the US March 20, 2026 As Trump increases pressure on the island, the grandson of Raúl Castro is fronting its negotiations https://ift.tt/4EJphWI Read more
Trump administration says it is not considering oil export ban as prices surge March 19, 2026 Industry worries that ‘panic’ actions by the White House could backfire on plans to increase drilling https://ift.tt/fBUmwTv Read more
IG Group considers New York listing in latest blow to London’s stock exchange March 19, 2026 Online trading group said in a review it would also consider acquisitions https://ift.tt/VL6quX0 Read more
Crispin Odey’s pay was cut over sexual misconduct claims after FCA pressure March 19, 2026 Tribunal hears that financier had 40% of his management fees slashed by his hedge fund https://ift.tt/NHa3biM Read more
Russia considers sending armed naval patrols to protect ‘shadow fleet’ March 18, 2026 Putin ally Patrushev says Moscow could deploy ‘mobile firing groups’ after series of suspected Ukrainian attacks on ships https://ift.tt/KPtcwqx Read more
Starmer calls on Badenoch to sack shadow minister over Muslim prayer comments March 18, 2026 Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy described public prayers as ‘an act of domination’ https://ift.tt/jCmTnyK Read more
Unilever and Kraft Heinz held talks over food merger uniting ketchup and mayo March 18, 2026 Exploration of deal worth tens of billions of dollars reflects struggle of both companies to combat subdued demand https://ift.tt/g475ZNJ Read more
Nvidia nears AI chip exports to China after US approval delays March 17, 2026 Chief executive Jensen Huang says company received flood of orders and American licences over past two weeks https://ift.tt/6AQWPx8 Read more
Belgian aristocrat to face charges over murder of Congo’s first premier March 17, 2026 Étienne Davignon, 93, is the only surviving former official accused in connection to Patrice Lumumba’s death https://ift.tt/1bwhe4v Read more
Oil in Oman soars above $150 as buyers rush to replace Gulf barrels March 17, 2026 Closure of Strait of Hormuz has caused growing ‘dislocation’ between global benchmarks and cost of physical supplies https://ift.tt/3TmBELa Read more
Nvidia’s Huang predicts $1tn in AI chip revenue over 2 years March 16, 2026 Chip group’s higher-than-expected sales forecast fails to boost share price https://ift.tt/v1sT8Z4 Read more
Close Brothers plunges as short seller claims it understated UK car finance risks March 16, 2026 Lender’s shares drop 14% as Viceroy says it could be forced to raise provisions to as much as £1.23bn https://ift.tt/SaqdBkV Read more
Iran earns oil windfall as US turns blind eye March 16, 2026 Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says White House is prepared to tolerate the trade to avoid supply shortages https://ift.tt/JyxOENr Read more
French far-right makes first-round gains in municipal elections March 15, 2026 City elections are a crucial test of parties’ strength and appetite for alliances ahead of 2027 presidential contest https://ift.tt/PVQ0LyH Read more
Concierge Nation: welcome to white-glove America March 15, 2026 Pay enough, and you can jump to the front of the queue for almost anything https://ift.tt/UftSEVW Read more
India hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz March 15, 2026 Foreign minister S Jaishankar tells FT diplomacy ‘is yielding results’ as Trump touts sending warships https://ift.tt/YsO2af5 Read more
France votes in mayoral elections ahead of 2027 showdown March 14, 2026 Municipal elections will set the scene for next year’s presidential race as the far right looks to gain ground https://ift.tt/HR7IVzk Read more
Japan loses its thirst for vending machines March 14, 2026 Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model https://ift.tt/c3keXr0 Read more
Trump urges China and UK to send warships to reopen Strait of Hormuz March 14, 2026 President’s plea for help comes after he told US jets to bomb Iran’s Kharg Island, deepening fears of protracted oil crisis https://ift.tt/LVWfjqu Read more
US oil groups in line for $63bn windfall from Gulf disruption March 14, 2026 American producers stand to be among biggest beneficiaries if crude prices average $100 a barrel this year https://ift.tt/7pvInKt Read more
Full text: judge says probe is attempt to ‘harass and pressure’ the central bank chief to cut rates March 13, 2026 Read more
Wall Street warns Iran war will trigger prolonged energy crisis March 13, 2026 Leading banks forecast oil could push well above $100 as Trump says US can keep fighting ‘forever’ https://ift.tt/cofu10w Read more
Investors slash Fed rate-cut bets as Iran war sends petrol prices surging March 12, 2026 Traders expect central bank to remain on hold until next summer in blow to Trump’s hopes for lower borrowing costs https://ift.tt/0iqzyVh Read more
Fed to loosen capital requirements for big US banks March 12, 2026 Wall Street cheers plans that would water down protections designed to avoid repeat of 2008 financial crisis https://ift.tt/m74AGhR Read more
UK government under fire over ‘bungled’ crypto Isas policy March 12, 2026 Digital investments will be restricted to niche Innovative Finance Isas from next month https://ift.tt/5fn9p1e Read more
Investors demand steep concessions in Salesforce’s $25bn bond deal March 11, 2026 Software group sold debt at significant premium in borrowing costs in sign of Wall Street jitters over AI disruption https://ift.tt/4HMukxL Read more
Plans to raise UK fuel duty ‘under review’ as Middle East crisis drags on March 11, 2026 Conservative leader says the prime minister is heading towards ‘another humiliating U-turn’ https://ift.tt/w3eti7R Read more
Intel shareholder claims board gave US an equity stake to avoid Trump’s social media attacks March 11, 2026 Lawsuit also criticised law firm Skadden for advising both Intel and the government https://ift.tt/2sWz8GZ Read more
UK deploys first warship to Cyprus after scrutiny over delays March 10, 2026 Departure of HMS Dragon comes amid wider criticism of Britain’s slowness to bolster support for allies in Iran war https://ift.tt/n58lCYm Read more
Government overcomes backbench rebellion to pass jury plan March 10, 2026 Ninety Labour MPs abstained while 10 joined Tories and Lib Dems in opposing Courts and Tribunals Bill https://ift.tt/eu4f2jQ Read more
There is no easy exit to Trump’s war March 10, 2026 The US and Israeli attacks on Iran will leave the Middle East in greater turmoil https://ift.tt/zhJ84b0 Read more
White males will have ‘fewer board seats’ in future, says UK diversity chair March 09, 2026 Head of Parker Review says changing social demographics will boost ethnic diversity in top tier of business https://ift.tt/ZJtLiPH Read more
Goldman pitches hedge funds on strategies to bet against corporate loans March 09, 2026 Fears that AI advances will upend the software industry have driven demand for new ways to place wagers https://ift.tt/vEoAInP Read more
Middle East crisis ‘likely’ to push UK inflation up, Rachel Reeves tells MPs March 09, 2026 Conservatives have called for chancellor to halt planned rise in fuel duty https://ift.tt/OetNcgb Read more
Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba becomes Iran’s supreme leader March 08, 2026 Stock markets tumble after surge in oil prices underlines threat to global economy https://ift.tt/c7CYwIF Read more
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment is a sign Iran’s hardline policies will continue March 08, 2026 Selection of slain ayatollah’s son is seen as act of defiance against war launched by US and Israel https://ift.tt/S9eUOE0 Read more
Muscat airport bans private jet flights as wealthy leave the Gulf March 08, 2026 Oman base seeks to prioritise government and commercial relief services as attempts to reopen other centres falter https://ift.tt/9fROk6a Read more
The Brazilian seaside city in the grip of drug gangs March 07, 2026 Murders have fallen in Fortaleza in the north-east, but that may be because one mob is dominant and can extort at will https://ift.tt/nwl5vc9 Read more
Trump hits out at Starmer over UK reluctance to support Iran attacks March 07, 2026 Comments come as London considers deploying aircraft carrier to the region https://ift.tt/qI74GVT Read more
Ships in Gulf declare themselves Chinese to dodge attack March 06, 2026 At least 10 vessels have changed transponder messages in apparent attempt to avoid becoming targets https://ift.tt/7VBWJFt Read more
Trump fires controversial homeland security secretary Noem March 05, 2026 DHS leader was seen as responsible for the administration’s heavy-handed immigration crackdown https://ift.tt/fF4UKbn Read more
Thousands flee Beirut after sweeping Israeli evacuation order March 05, 2026 Israel orders area of hundreds of thousands of people cleared as war rages with militant group Hizbollah https://ift.tt/3aKEmGg Read more
Pair ‘took law into their own hands’ in spying for Hong Kong, court told March 04, 2026 Two British-Chinese nationals, including former UK Border Force official, accused of undertaking surveillance https://ift.tt/EvO58WP Read more
KPMG picks ex-Australia boss Gary Wingrove as next global chief March 04, 2026 UK boss Jon Holt beaten in race to lead 276,000-person Big Four firm internationally https://ift.tt/NWHZYrB Read more
Sweeping assault on Iranian state leaves residents reeling March 03, 2026 US and Israeli strikes against an expansive list of targets cause heavy damage in residential areas and civilian casualties https://ift.tt/xmHjf0z Read more
Blackstone flagship private credit fund hit with wave of redemptions March 02, 2026 Investors pull net $1.7bn out of vehicle over past month as industry strains intensify https://ift.tt/4yhqSZY Read more
Starmer has his ‘Love Actually’ moment and stands up to Trump March 02, 2026 British premier, after carefully nurturing relations with the US president, makes clear they are at odds over the Iran war https://ift.tt/p8vCia2 Read more
Hedge funds rethink emerging market bets after US-Israel strikes on Iran March 02, 2026 EM stocks and currencies come under pressure as US dollar jumps https://ift.tt/eQyrcWR Read more
Oil prices soar as escalating conflict threatens supplies March 01, 2026 US and Israeli air strikes have thrown energy markets into turmoil https://ift.tt/ydoSrf5 Read more
In charts: how Donald Trump became a military interventionist March 01, 2026 US president’s Pentagon has been busier during the past 12 months than nearly his entire first presidency https://ift.tt/XwNObpd Read more
Investors brace for market tumult as Trump vows to keep striking Iran March 01, 2026 Oil expected to rally as escalating conflict in Middle East halts activity in vital shipping lane https://ift.tt/7agKOoF Read more
Tehran: a city at war March 01, 2026 A dispatch from Iran’s capital, where an eerie silence was broken by explosions, pro-regime marches and people fleeing https://ift.tt/mg8ibTK Read more