FirstFT: Trump says US Navy could escort oil tankers in Gulf
Also in today’s newsletter: China prepares law curtailing minority language rights, and Pakistan urges Iran not to attack Saudi Arabia
Also in today’s newsletter: China prepares law curtailing minority language rights, and Pakistan urges Iran not to attack Saudi Arabia
Oil briefly hit $85 a barrel as Iraqi production shuts down because so few tankers risk journey through Strait of Hormuz
Katie Martin speaks to Robert Armstrong and Jamie Smyth
What will the war in Iran mean for markets?
Foreign minister highlights how Islamabad has a mutual defence pact with Riyadh
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France announces it is also sending air and naval assets to the Mediterranean and Middle East
John Michael Ormerod was added to UK sanctions lists as part of attempts to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet of vessels
Officials urge residents to return to normal but holidaymakers are cancelling
Justice department reverses decision from a day earlier to walk away from court case
UK chancellor promises ‘stability’ but forecasts highlight impact of lower immigration and rising defence spending
US president criticised some European nations for not being helpful in war on Iran
As global risks mount, Rachel Reeves must shore up Britain’s finances and growth agenda
Brendan Carr says company’s bid raises a ‘drastically different’ level of concern to the one Netflix tabled
Investor redemptions and fears of AI disruption to software companies have prompted worries across the industry
UK and French governments prepare to repatriate vulnerable nationals
Combined group will be the world’s largest independent TV maker producing shows from MasterChef to The Traitors
Online travel agent was tipped to be the London Stock Exchange’s first significant listing of 2026
Modified images of strikes circulate as fighting intensifies across the Middle East
US and Israeli strikes against an expansive list of targets cause heavy damage in residential areas and civilian casualties
Costs at the pump exceed level at the end of the Biden administration
Rachel Reeves touts ‘stability’ of UK public finances in Spring Statement amid gilt sell-off
President promises to provide insurance for vessels transiting the region as Iran conflict disrupts energy flows
Economists say Iran conflict was ‘already casting its shadow’ as tensions had pushed up oil prices last month