Robbins says Downing St pressured him to approve Mandelson appointment
Sacked head of Foreign Office said there was ‘dismissive attitude’ to security vetting of former ambassador
UnitedHealth boosts 2026 earnings guidance after increasing prices
US healthcare group steadies itself after turbulent period that led to departure of previous CEO
Revolut aims for $200bn valuation in stock market listing
Bumper IPO would trigger increased stake for founder Nik Storonsky but group has no plans to float shares before 2028
Why America is falling out of love with Israel
Public opinion and elite sentiment has turned decisively against Netanyahu
America’s Venice Biennale artist was scorned by tastemakers — he says he’s misunderstood
Acclaimed artists William Eggleston and Barbara Chase-Riboud turned down the controversial commission — now the once-niche Alma Allen will represent the US
Europe’s AI endgame must bet on reliability
If the region fails to lead on safe and secure AI, it risks remaining stuck on the wrong side of the tech wall
How the energy shock has reshaped jet fuel economics
Also in today’s newsletter, environmental groups sue to block BP’s $5bn deepwater drilling project
Iran war spurs global demand for defence equipment, says Thales
French group expects Middle East conflict to boost orders, from rockets to air surveillance systems
China links tough new trade rules to Iran war and Panama port dispute
Beijing threatens companies with harsh punishments, including exit bans, to protect against foreign sanctions
A date with Kate Moss’s mixologist
The legendary British bartender Colin Field on cocktails and celebrities
EU countries struggle to replenish gas reserves for winter
Iran war keeps prices high despite consumer demand dropping as heating season ends
Home Depot courts contractors as US economy weighs on the DIY set
Home improvement giant spends billions to attract new business from professionals beyond traditional customer base
Ofcom to investigate Telegram over child sexual abuse material allegations
Two teen chat sites also being probed by watchdog
FirstFT: Apple picks Tim Cook’s successor
Also in today’s newsletter: Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearings begin and rebuilding Gaza
Crest Nicholson shares slump 38% in record drop as housebuilder cuts forecast
Group says ‘macro-uncertainty’ from war Middle East war will push up costs and damage consumer confidence
Refinitiv to delete profiles of politicians’ grandchildren after lawsuit
Minors sued data provider owned by London Stock Exchange Group over listing of relatives of ‘politically exposed persons’
Is Ternus the leader Apple needs for the AI era?
Tim Cook’s replacement must lead iPhone-maker through industry shift
Smartphones to be banned in schools in England
Government bows to pressure from teachers, parents and Conservative Party
Novel approach needed for UK’s sick and unemployed
A shift to local initiatives may help more people back into work
Miliband unveils move to delink UK gas and electricity prices
Energy secretary’s push comes as Iran war threatens Labour pledge to cut heating bills
Apple chief Tim Cook to hand over to John Ternus in September
Head of hardware to become next chief executive while Cook will become chair of the iPhone maker
Badenoch claims Robbins’ evidence shows Starmer ‘misled the House’
Hearing comes after Starmer blamed civil servant for keeping him in the dark over vetting failure
UK labour market stable before Gulf war
Employment was steady and pay in line with 2% inflation target in stale data
UK wage growth slowed on eve of Iran war
Figures come as energy shock sparked by conflict poses new challenge for Bank of England