The railway that China hopes will take on the US in Africa
Mukololo Chanda still recalls the glory days of Africa’s “freedom railway”. Almost four decades ago, fresh from high school in Zambia, she began working as a switchboard operator on the…
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The team behind Trump’s economic shock therapy
Donald Trump and his team of economic advisers are racing ahead with an attempt to radically reshape the US economy from a consumption behemoth with a huge trade deficit to…
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Trump’s tariffs war offers some global steelmakers a boost
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A small cohort of global steel producers has emerged as…
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Trump’s 25% steel and aluminium tariffs take effect despite recession fears
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs on steel…
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Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The Trump administration has slashed almost half the…
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FCA drops plan to ‘name and shame’ more UK companies under investigation
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Britain’s financial watchdog is set to largely abandon its…
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Starmer axes UK payments watchdog as part of anti-regulation drive
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK financial regulation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Britain’s payments watchdog will be abolished by Sir Keir…
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US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed…
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Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire
Ukraine has said it is ready to accept a US proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire in its war with Russia, prompting Washington to agree to resume military assistance to…
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How Europe can take up America’s mantle
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world “We were at war with a dictator; now…
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