Financial Times

The Financial Times covers the tragic death toll from the Moroccan earthquake, now at 2,700, and the looming closures of Wilko stores leading to many job losses.

Financial Times spotlights the devastating Moroccan earthquake and Rishi Sunak’s concerns over alleged Chinese espionage involving a UK parliamentary researcher.

FT Weekend reveals the UK government’s past neglect in detecting dangerous concrete, now found in several schools and airports.

The Financial Times discusses the Treasury’s plans to elevate the state pension by over eight percent next year, linking it to the “triple lock” commitment.

The Financial Times highlights Andrew Bailey’s influence on the market, with his recent statements causing the pound to dip to a three-month low against the dollar.

The Financial Times underscores the financial dilemma of Birmingham City Council as it declares bankruptcy, attributing the crisis to unresolved equal pay claims amounting to around £760m.

The Financial Times notes that the dilemma arising from the unsafe concrete issue has put Rishi Sunak in a defensive position, especially with two upcoming by-elections this autumn.

The Financial Times discloses that Chinese lenders provided billions to Russian banks when Western institutions withdrew following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The FTWeekend reports that the UK economy has recovered much faster from the Coronavirus pandemic than previously thought, with the Office for National Statistics revising the size of the economy by almost 2%.

The Financial Times reports that shares in Indian conglomerate Adani dropped as opposition politicians called for action following revelations about family-linked shareholders in the company.