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Business leaders are calling for more financial support from the government to survive the new lockdown, the Financial Times reports. Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, leader of the Confederation of British Industry, called the latest restrictions a “body blow”. She said the relationship between business and Downing Street “could be a lot better”. And Helen Dickinson, head of the British Retail Consortium, said the measures would cause “untold damage to the High Street in the run-up to Christmas”.

Financial Times Front Page 2nd of February 2026

Emails reveal Peter Mandelson advised Jeffrey Epstein that JPMorgan should pressure the UK over the 2009 bankers’ bonus tax, urging contact with the chancellor. He says he sought to protect jobs and investment. Labour is under pressure to address the revelations.

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Financial Times Front Page 31st of January 2026

Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed, signalling a firmer stance on inflation. Markets backed the dollar and trimmed expectations of rapid rate cuts. US yields rose while gold fell as investors priced in steadier policy and renewed questions over central bank independence.

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Financial Times Front Page 30th of January 2026

US immigration agencies under the Trump administration have awarded about $22bn in contracts since July, with Palantir and Deloitte among winners. ICE’s spending has doubled, and donor-linked Fisher Sand & Gravel has gained about $6bn. Deals cover tech, detention and logistics services.

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