Transcript: Political Fix Live — Labour’s year in review
George Parker talks to Anna Gross, Stephen Bush and Chris Giles
Transcript: Europe’s rocky relations with Donald Trump
Gideon Rachman talks to Jens Stoltenberg, former Nato secretary-general
Here’s a new angle on private equity’s volatility laundering
Long and invariable lags FTW
Brussels rolls out rules on cars, food, carbon and housing in year-end rush
Also in this newsletter: the EU green rules hurting Ukraine
Transcript: Whistleblowing in the UK, Ep. 2 — Is it ‘British’ to pay whistleblowers?
Michela Tindera talks to Martin Arnold, Suzi Ring and Nick Ephgrave
FirstFT: Trump claims progress on Ukraine peace deal after Berlin talks
Also in today’s newsletter: Australian police say Sydney gunmen ‘inspired’ by Isis, and Trump sues the BBC for $10bn
Bondi Beach attack ‘inspired’ by Isis, Australian police say
Gunmen travelled to southern Philippines a month before assault on Jewish celebration
Business School Debates
Topical issues for classroom discussion. This series hosts short case studies on contemporary business dilemmas for professors and students, written by academics who provide insights and questions on themes from supply chains and artificial intelligence, to marketing and accounting
Investor group Kimmeridge offers $6bn for gas driller at centre of clash
Energy PE firm says its offer is superior to proposed fund-to-fund transfer that led to accusations of self-dealing
Transcript: EU-Mercosur trade deal hangs in the balance
Sonja Hutson talks to Andy Bounds and Amelia Pollard
The debt battle on Jamie Dimon’s doorstep
Plus, Apollo grows bearish on software loans and Wall Street rainmakers vie to advise Warner Bros deal
Juventus bid battle brings a new meaning to ‘crypto vs fiat’
There are good reasons for family scion John Elkann to turn down Tether’s current offer
Morrisons loses £17mn food fight as chicken tax comes home to roost
High court rules rotisserie product should be subject to the 20 per cent VAT rate for hot food
Mexico’s tariffs on China show the rise of Trump’s trade template
Such measures wouldn’t be necessary if Beijing ran anything like a normal, balanced economy
Wall Street rainmakers scrap for windfall from Warner Bros deal
Clash between Netflix and Paramount for Hollywood studio caps big year for dealmakers
Russia will shift forces to Nato border if Ukraine deal struck, Finland warns
Finnish prime minister calls for more money for frontline states ahead of first summit of countries bordering Russia
Do we need a ‘Made by Humans’ label?
The experience of the video game industry suggests transparency about AI use won’t be straightforward
Shell mergers chief departed after CEO blocked bid for BP
Wael Sawan’s lack of enthusiasm suggests oil major may not move on rival when takeover restrictions end
Monzo chief pushed out after board rift over growth and IPO plans
Timing for fintech’s planned listing was a key aspect of ructions ahead of TS Anil’s surprise departure
The key distinction Europe must make on trade policies
The region must be clear on the difference between inefficiency and a lack of global competitiveness
Business school teaching case study: Is sponsoring the arts now too risky?
A book festival dropping its backer over fossil fuel investment raises questions about sponsorship. Answer them at the end
UK National Wealth Fund to prioritise direct investments over third-party funds
Infrastructure bank revises strategy to encourage private backing for projects including regional growth and clean energy
Nas and DJ Premier: Light-Years review — old masters relive the glory days of east coast hip-hop
The New Yorkers unite on a long-awaited collaborative album that conjures a lost world of rap crews and graffiti artists
The Trump back channel: how diplomacy works in Washington
Rather than use the traditional policy process, foreign governments are dealing with the handful of envoys who appear to have the president’s ear