Financial Times Front Page 18th of January 2025
Starmer has expressed a positive outlook on developing a relationship with Trump, highlighting a focus on securing a beneficial trade deal and downplaying connections with Farage.
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“Ministers ignored concrete advice” is the lead headline for Saturday’s Financial Times, reporting that the government failed to follow recommendations from an independent advisory group about the potentially dangerous material. The paper says the group, backed by the Institute of Structural Engineers, advised in “2020 that buildings containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) be included on a high-risk register created by the government’s Building Safety Act”. This advice was not followed, it adds. The G20 summit in India also features prominently on the FT’s front page ahead of its first day on Saturday.
Financial Times Front Page 17th of January 2025
BP is implementing a reduction of 4,700 jobs to bolster share prices amidst cost control challenges and investor apprehension, as it strives to catch up with competitors in the oil industry.
Financial Times Front Page 16th of January 2025
The recent announcement of a truce between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the US and Qatar, pauses the ongoing conflict to allow negotiations, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu cautions that the agreement is not yet finalized, urging continued vigilance in the diplomatic efforts.
Financial Times Front Page 15th of January 2025
Tulip Siddiq has resigned from her position amid concerns over London properties linked to an ousted Bangladeshi regime, following pressure from government ministers and Labour’s Starmer highlighting ongoing transparency issues.