Trump eases red diesel limits in attempt to quell fuel inflation
US president announces the move during a trip to the agricultural state of Nebraska
Scientists awarded Nobel Prize in medicine for insights into workings of brain
‘I just won a Nobel Prize for research into feelings’
Author and former Tory politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
MP turned peer sold more than 300mn books but his political career was rocked by scandals
UK workers expect to retire five years later than they would like
Gap between when people want to retire and when they expect to stop working is the widest on record
FCA to examine how it treated whistleblower who died by suicide
Simon Andriesz revealed alleged wrongdoing at Cantor Fitzgerald-controlled brokerage
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Trump says US pulled bombers from UK after ‘threats’
Washington and London have suggested Iran was involved in a recent incident near RAF Fairford base
US affordability tracker: the data that could decide the 2026 midterm elections
The FT is tracking changes to the cost of living that will affect American voters
‘Very sensible’: Business warms to Badenoch’s pitch
Executives left unconvinced by Andy Burnham’s plans are signalling that they are prepared to give the Tories a second chance
FirstFT: Sanae Takaichi attempts to soothe markets over Japan’s spending plans
Also in today’s newsletter: David Ellison sticks with Mark Thompson as CNN boss and Citi speeds up promotion path for junior bankers
Tories pledge ‘Britannia Shield’ to protect UK from drone attacks
A planned network of radar, command and control systems and interceptor missiles would strengthen defences against aerial threats
Wall Street banks launch record $60bn chip deal for Broadcom and Anthropic
Syndication of the massive financing package tests lending appetite amid growing concerns over mounting AI debt
McKesson and CD&R near $5bn-plus deal to buy infusion services provider
Acquisition of Option Care Health would be the latest buyout of an undervalued healthcare services company
Brazil’s markets surge as investors bet on Bolsonaro win
Rightwinger seen as more likely than current president Lula to enact quick spending cuts
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Liquidia feels the pressure
Reflection AI boosts US ambition to compete with Chinese ‘open’ models
Start-up claims new model Beam is on par with leading Chinese competitor as battle with Beijing intensifies
Former prince Andrew seeks judicial review of police searches
Younger brother of King Charles will this week ask UK court to rule warrants were unlawful
Conservatives promise big tax cuts in push to win over wealthy voters
Kemi Badenoch heralds ‘morally right’ plan to cut inheritance tax while shadow chancellor vows to cut mansion tax
Big Oil goes to US Supreme Court over pivotal climate damages claim
ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy look to the high court to block state action
Brazil’s Bolsonaro comeback exposes Lula’s weakness
Incumbent’s fading appeal has opened the door to a family revival in Brazil
TotalEnergies boss hails ‘opportunities’ created by global market turmoil
Patrick Pouyanné says he prefers ‘disruption to the peaceful world’ despite French major being among those most affected by Middle East conflict
Schneider’s bet on a new world clashes with finance’s old rules
It is harder to be good at many things than one — and branching out into software leaves the stock exposed to AI threats
French central bank head warns country at risk of being ‘strangled by interest rates’
Emmanuel Moulin says France can still reassure bond investors despite ‘serious and worrying’ market moves in recent days