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German business warns army draft would deepen worker shortage
The German army’s growing need for new recruits is making businesses anxious that their struggle to find staff will get even harder. Corporate representatives told the Financial Times that...
London IPO fundraising falls to 30-year low
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Fundraising from initial public offerings in London has tumbled to its...
How Keir Starmer fumbled his first year in power
On the anniversary of the UK election, the prime minister and his Labour party are searching for direction Source link
UK stores still stock throwaway vapes despite single-use ban
The UK-wide ban on disposable e-cigarettes is falling short as near-identical new reusable vapes sell for nearly the same price and refill pods are in short supply, undermining a...
Donald Trump tightens grip on power with ‘big beautiful’ policy triumph
The US president marks July 4 with a string of achievements in his first months in office Source link
Starmer marks first year with a clear crisis and blow to his leadership
July 5 2024, 1pm: I remember the moment so clearly.Keir Starmer stepped out of his sleek black car, grasped the hand of his wife Vic, dressed in Labour red,...
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss pause to US weapons deliveries in call
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will discuss the abrupt...
Welsh independence will unleash ‘full potential’ as nationalists serious contenders to form next government 
Wales should "learn" from the SNP's successes in Scotland, according to the man who could well be the next first minister of Wales. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth told...
Met Police release footage as more than 1,000 arrests made using live facial recognition technology
More than 1,000 criminals, including a paedophile found with a six-year-old girl, have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police using live facial recognition (LFR) cameras.David Cheneler, 73, was among...
Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ provides windfall for US immigration crackdown
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldPresident Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will pump tens...
Donald Trump’s ‘big beautiful’ tax cuts bill passes final hurdle in US Congress
Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has been passed by the US congress, sending it to the president to sign into law.The controversial tax breaks and spending cuts package cleared...
House of Representatives approves ‘big beautiful bill’ in victory for Donald Trump
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump has secured passage of his flagship tax...