Working in Number 10 can feel like being a guerrilla movement trying to cajole, deceive and plead a way through the Whitehall jungle
This week, the FT asks readers whether Starmer’s pessimistic tone is unsettling UK business
Former defence and agriculture minister’s victory prompts rise in yen but Nikkei 225 futures fall
There are reasons to complain about the prime minister accepting gifts. The one thing it’s not is detached from normal people — most would do exactly the same
Voters on Sunday could make the once scandal-ridden Freedom Party largest force in national parliament
New Conservative leader must reshape image, while Keir Starmer’s party seen as increasingly ‘extreme,’ poll finds
UK prime minister says ‘diary challenges’ scuppered meeting with US vice-president Kamala Harris
Also in this newsletter: bloc and UK plan the first joint summit post Brexit
First vessel of new Zhou class was being prepared for sea trials
Inadequate training, burnout and rising age of soldiers affect survival on the battlefield after conscription drive
Prime minister and senior allies’ acceptance of gifts carries political risk for Labour
Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig lay bare the financial facade — and the credulous system that believed the boasts
Markets on edge ahead of overhaul of fiscal rules that could result in tens of billions of pounds of extra borrowing capacity
Data shows increasing numbers in rich countries turning to welfare
Whitehall and industry figures say governance at company responsible for High Speed 2 rail link to be scrutinised
Law firm Duncan Lewis drops case against government after justice secretary agrees to review pay
Kamala Harris is behind Donald Trump in the registration race in the election’s defining battleground
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Former US president’s criticism of Ukrainian leader’s lobbying efforts triggers recriminations in Kyiv
Doctors, teachers and police have slipped down the earnings distribution since 2007
Three frontrunners end campaign neck-and-neck in Liberal Democratic party battle to succeed Fumio Kishida
Latest data blamed on government austerity measures as radical libertarian’s popularity wanes
Rachel Reeves had hoped to raise £1bn a year by toughening a proposed Tory crackdown on wealthy foreigners
How does the influx of immigrants affect US jobs numbers?
Chancellor wants the Financial Conduct Authority to demonstrate it will back expansion of financial services