As a new UK government gets to work, The Financial Times explains how the prime minister must use the political capital from his huge majority to keep populism at bay. Read by Jonathan Booth.


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How Starmer can succeed

Many companies, including Unilever, Bank of America, and Shell, are missing their climate targets due to political, regulatory, and technological challenges. The Financial Times explains why this trend reflects broader struggles to balance climate commitments with practical realities. Read by Emma Powell.

How companies are starting to back away from green targets

Lunch with the FT: Keir Starmer: ‘People need hope, but it needs to be realistic hope'

Jim Pickard sits down for lunch with Sir Keir Starmer. Here, the Labour Party leader outlines his plan to rebuild Britain by focusing on stability, "realistic hope", and concrete goals. Read by Michael Bott.

Keir Starmer: ‘People need hope, but it needs to be realistic hope'

Election wagers have raised the lid on the culture of political gambling within the UK parliament. The Financial Times investigates the scandal, revealing widespread political gambling and raising concerns about insider trading. Read by Jonathan Booth.

Does Westminster have a betting problem?

Nvidia's brief reign as the world’s most valuable company demonstrates the intense tech competition amid the AI boom. The Financial Times explores how its rise, driven by AI chip demand, reflects the sector's growth and uncertain future. Read by Karl Miller.

Can Nvidia stay at the heart of the new AI economy?

Researchers are trying to tackle the threat of mosquito-borne disease before nature’s ‘flying needles’ become even deadlier. With climate change and increasing insecticide resistance, Michael Peel examines why innovative solutions such as genetic engineering and new vaccines are critical. 

Read by Jonathan Booth.

The race against time to defeat mosquito-borne diseases

Advisers from social media influencers to big consultants are offering guidance on how to recruit and retain 20-somethings. Read by Emma Powell.

Making sense of Gen Z: employers seek answers on managing younger workers

Has the UK government squandered its time in power?

Rishi Sunak is struggling to defend the Conservatives' record as critics argue their 14-year rule has harmed the UK. George Parker explores why, despite some achievements, the period has been marked by austerity, Brexit upheavals, and economic challenges, leading to a Labour lead in the polls. Read by Gary Furlong.

Have the Tories squandered their years in power?

Jordan Bardella has used his social media presence to boost the appeal of his far-right Rassemblement National party, especially among young voters. Following Macron's call for early elections, The Financial Times reflects on why the twenty-eight-year-old is now a strong contender for France's premiership. Read by Deanna Anthony.

Jordan Bardella: the far-right TikTok king gunning for France’s premiership

The battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods

Despite growing evidence, Big Food is trying to dampen fears about the health effects of industrially formulated substances. The Financial Times investigates how public health experts are defining and regulating this food group amidst industry opposition and increasing public awareness. Read by Sharon Bott.

'Deny, denounce, delay’: the battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods

Lunch with the FT: Hollywood super-agent Bryan Lourd

Christopher Grimes interviews Bryan Lourd, the CEO of Creative Artists Agency. They discuss the super-agent illustrious career, Hollywood's current challenges, and the industry's adaptation to new technologies. Read by Simon Mattacks.

Hollywood super-agent Bryan Lourd: ‘The entertainment business has thrived on disruption'

The potential alliance between Marine Le Pen and Giorgia Meloni could significantly shift the balance of power in the European Parliament, amplifying far-right influence on key EU policies. The Financial Times delves into Italy's prime minister and France's opposition leader's political strategies, shared ideologies, and differing stances on critical issues. Read by Michael Bott.

Meloni and Le Pen: the relationship at the heart of European politics

The EU’s new AI Act is the first to make companies liable for the effects of large, general-purpose AI systems, but critics say regulators should only step in if needed. Richard Waters reflects on the difficulties in regulating a quickly developing ‘moving target’ and whether these rules will set the tone for global regulation. 

Read by Jonathan Booth.

How will AI be regulated?

Radical advances in neurotechnology are helping disabled people walk. The Financial Times explores how these innovations raise ethical concerns but could promise to transform lives and enhance human capabilities. Read by Simon Mattacks.

The transformative potential of computerised brain implants

America has become unhealthily dependent on loose money and big government. Ruchir Sharma argues that this has resulted in slower growth, greater inequality, and widespread disillusionment with the economic system. Read by Jonathan Booth.

What went wrong with capitalism?

Lunch with the FT: Investor and ‘Dragon’ Deborah Meaden

'It is our own money, and it is as close as you're going to get on TV to watching a real investment deal happen.' The British entrepreneur Deborah Meaden has lunch with Claer Barrett. They discuss going green, improving financial education, and when it's OK for a vegan to eat eggs. Read by Sharon Bott.

Investor and ‘Dragon’ Deborah Meaden: ‘I am not mean. What I am is . . . tough’

Young people’s interest in watching sporting events is waning, threatening a business model built on broadcasting rights. Josh Noble examines how sports organisations are adapting their strategies, such as incorporating new formats and leveraging digital platforms, to keep new generations engaged. Read by Gary Furlong.

What will it take to get Gen Z watching sport?

The UK's possible future Prime Minister has engineered one of the most remarkable transformations to a political party in recent history, but he has yet to capture the public imagination. Jim Pickard reflects on how Keir Starmer's shift to centrist policies, internal party control, and a focus on fiscal discipline has led to a significant lead in the polls ahead of the U.K. general election. Read by Simon Mattacks.

Keir Starmer: ‘lucky general’ or hard-nosed political operator?

In a rare interview, Tesla's chair, Robyn Denholm, talks to the Financial Times. She discusses the challenges of managing Elon Musk's unpredictable leadership style and reflects on her efforts to maintain oversight and confidence amidst the company's shifts and regulatory scrutiny. Read by Simon Mattacks.

Tesla’s chair on Elon Musk: ‘I might wake up to a tweet. I don’t wake up to a strategy shift’

The tussle for Paramount has been billed as the money men against the creatives, but the outcome may help decide who survives in the streaming era. The Financial Times reflects on the fight for venerable studio and its implications for Hollywood. Read by Emma Powell.