More than half of US voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy — FT poll
Iran war and inflation hit US president’s approval ratings and weigh on Republican midterm prospects, survey shows
Africa’s richest man eyes Kenya for new refinery
Aliko Dangote tells the FT he is leaning towards Mombasa rather than Tanzania for 650,000-barrel-a-day oil mega-project
European carmakers take €8bn hit from Trump tariffs
US president has threatened to raise levies to 25% if EU does not implement last year’s trade deal
Goldman-backed Lendable plots US expansion after outpacing banks on loans
Consumer credit fintech issued more new personal loans than any other UK lender
Germany in fresh push to buy Tomahawks after Trump row
Defence minister plans Washington trip after Chancellor Friedrich Merz falls out with US president
Buckle up: plane tickets could still get much more expensive
Airlines have managed to avoid greater turbulence because jet fuel hasn’t actually run short — yet
Australia’s ‘petro-diplomacy’ eases fuel shortage fears
Canberra has used its status as major gas exporter to push Asian suppliers to maintain flow of vital refined oil products
The court of king Farage
As Reform UK’s leader aims for government, he must juggle a growing crowd of admirers and influence-seekers
‘I’m not Mary Poppins’: Mike Ashley admits to orchestrating downfall of Peter Cowgill
In a rare interview the Sports Direct founder confirms he was behind the car park video that led to his rival’s demise
The ‘surname ceiling’ holding back family companies
Many of the brightest workers steer clear of such businesses because promotions are scarcer and rewards lower
Chinese bubble tea chain with more stores than McDonald’s wants to conquer the world
Mixue has bold plans for international expansion but its successful formula may face hurdles abroad
Iran war boosts Panama Canal’s revenues by up to 15%
CFO Victor Vial says world trading routes will be permanently reshaped after the conflict
‘You’ve got to achieve things quickly’: lessons from a decade of leading London
Sadiq Khan’s long tenure as mayor is a sharp contrast to high turnover in Downing Street
America’s right and left have perfected each other’s tricks
Both extremes now have an affinity for cancel culture and conspiracy theories
Retail investors cool on private equity as jitters spread
Fundraising by evergreen vehicles has slowed amid worries about exposure to software and AI
Women at the sharp end as AI takes over administrative roles
Female-dominated clerical work is among the most vulnerable to automation, and labour market losses are already being felt
US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies for allegedly helping Iran
State department says groups provided satellite imagery that enabled Tehran to strike American forces in Middle East
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Labour MP threatens Starmer with leadership challenge after election rout
Catherine West says she has 10 backers as deputy leader Lucy Powell warns challengers not to provoke a contest
Does Lamborghini’s Fenomeno live up to the hype?
The brand’s most powerful roadster is a collector’s fever dream
How do Labour leadership challenges work?
Keir Starmer’s party has less experience in ousting leaders than the Conservatives
Tenerife prepares to evacuate hantavirus cruise ship
Passengers with symptoms could be sent to isolation on the island, health officials warn
Gordon Brown returns to Number 10 as global finance envoy
Some bemused Labour MPs say appointment is a curious response to Labour’s election drubbing
Wales and Scotland turn to independence parties
Plaid Cymru set to govern Senedd while SNP is poised to extend 19-year rule at Holyrood