Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing trip
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higher
UK Labour party has long ties with ‘Kennedys of Bangladesh’ despite former regime’s alleged corruption and violence
Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion group
National Gas comments come after Centrica says low temperatures have strained supplies
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
Wealthy couples splitting up increasingly turn to arbitration as streamlined alternative to overburdened traditional route
New data shows the shape of child sexual abuse after Elon Musk highlights decades-old scandal
Why is it so difficult to transfer your retirement savings to a new provider?
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise
The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return
Cases have grown since the pandemic — with relatives complaining they have been cut out of a loved one’s will
Ministers are trying to go further than before — with less money
US, EU and UK co-ordinate measures to punish president’s administration over his ‘illegitimate’ reinauguration
Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place
At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust Starmer
Bonds steady after sell-off that threatens to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rules
Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies
Policies vary dramatically between different countries, but striking the right balance is hard
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into work
Ministers vow to stop resellers ‘fleecing the public’ after fan outcry over cost of Oasis concerts
Varun Chandra still holds majority of his previous stake in the group despite joining Downing Street in July
Regulator acts over complaints about fundraising activity as trustees fail to explain how IDF individual spent the donation
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’
Manchester mayor says fresh probe could bring new evidence to light
Also in this newsletter: demand for special educational needs provision doubles
Environment secretary tells FT that moves to adopt technology are ‘the right thing to do’
13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say
Ground pound
Legal letter warns prime minister to ‘cease and desist’ from claims about her brief tenure
NHS data shows mounting pressure from ‘quad-demic’ of viruses
