World Economic Forum boss Børge Brende quits over Epstein links

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has announced his resignation following an investigation by the forum into his links with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.  Brende said on Thursday … Read more

It’s payback time for Trump’s tariff fiasco

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Donald Trump’s had his fun with tariffs and now it’s payback time. As in: it’s literally time to pay it back. The Supreme Court decision against Trump’s bogusly named emergency duties — as … Read more

UK work visa numbers cut sharply in 2025

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK grants of work visas fell sharply in 2025 in a stark indication of the impact of tougher immigration policies, but there was little change in the number claiming asylum, Home Office figures showed on … Read more

Marco Rubio warns on Iran’s ballistic missiles ahead of talks

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world US secretary of state Marco Rubio has warned that Iran’s unwillingness to discuss its ballistic missile programme with Washington is a “big problem” ahead of talks set for Thursday that are aimed at … Read more

Japan is the ultimate Halo trade

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Japanese business & finance myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. However shortlived it turns out to be, the Halo trade is doing some heavy lifting in these confused and confusing times. Snappy acronyms can give the impression of coherence, even when it’s in … Read more

HSBC board earns almost £1mn more despite botched chair search

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK banks myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. HSBC fees for non-executive directors have increased by almost £1mn, even as they face mounting criticism over the search to replace Sir Mark Tucker after his early departure left the chair role vacant for months. … Read more

UK government debt sales set to fall for first time in four years

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK government debt sales are expected to drop for the first time in four years, in a sign that chancellor Rachel Reeves’ effort to keep a lid on borrowing is easing pressure on the gilt … Read more