Financial Times Front Page 20th of April 2024
The Financial Times reports on Israel’s restrained retaliation against Iran following the latter’s missile attack.
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The Financial Times focuses on energy bills, reporting that the UK government is exploring a “radical intervention” to help soften the blow to consumers from price rises. According to the paper, one idea being considered is that the government would pay energy suppliers when wholesale gas prices rise above a certain level, so that the price hikes aren’t passed on to households. Officials have described the suggestion as “plausible” – but it’s not universally popular among industry figures.
Financial Times Front Page 19th of April 2024
The Financial Times reports that the government will not activate crucial health and safety checks for EU imports due to possible major disruptions as post-Brexit border controls commence.
Financial Times Front Page 18th of April 2024
The Financial Times reports on the International Monetary Fund’s call for Rishi Sunak to intensify efforts to control public debt.
Financial Times Front Page 17th of April 2024
The Financial Times reports on the US Federal Reserve Chairman’s prediction of a delayed return to the 2% inflation target.