UK ministers cut funds for community power projects
GB Energy to spend two-thirds less than planned on supporting development of solar panels and heat pumps
Starmer defies call to quit as UK prime minister
Fresh tensions emerge between embattled premier and potential leadership rival Wes Streeting
US lawmakers call on Howard Lutnick to step down over ties to Epstein
Democrats and Republicans say commerce secretary has not been honest about his ties with the late sex offender
FirstFT: Sanae Takaichi targets changes to Japan’s constitution after election landslide
Also in today’s newsletter: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years, and Thai conservatives’ election win buoys markets
Starmer crisis as it happened: Labour MPs back premier as he asks for more time to deliver on party manifesto
Prime minister tries to revive his fortunes at meeting with backbenchers
Wuthering Heights — Emily Brontë as arthouse Carry On, but that’s not the film’s biggest shock
Where are the much-hyped sparks between Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in Emerald Fennell’s winking bodice-ripper?
Starmer stumbles on as rivals balk at killer blow
Cabinet declares support for prime minister after Scottish Labour leader’s attack. But reprieve may only be temporary
Misconduct in public office: the offence that rarely ensnares politicians
Peter Mandelson faces allegations of misconduct but the charges being investigated have a high bar for conviction
King Charles says he will help police investigate brother’s links to Epstein
Files released by US justice department showed former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared information with child sex offender
Cuba runs out of jet fuel as Trump squeezes oil supplies
Air Canada is first major airline to suspend flights to the island over inability to refuel planes
Alphabet lines up 100-year sterling bond sale
Deal comes as Google parent steps up AI borrowing rush with $20bn sale of dollar bonds
Japan’s election paves the way for faster tightening
Unexpected fiscal expansion or currency weakening would accelerate the pace of rate increases
English councils to receive at least £5bn to cover overspending on special needs education
Almost 70 local authorities have warned they risk insolvency due to the issue
Sanae Takaichi’s historic opportunity in Japan
The prime minister should use her mandate to focus on the most pressing issues
And the FTAV Friday charts quiz winner isn’t . . .
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Apollo says it avoided pain of PE peers by steering clear of software holdings
Fees rise as company reports record quarter for deployment of capital
Far-right Alternative for Germany embroiled in nepotism scandal
AfD party officials used taxpayers’ money to hire family members, media investigation shows
De Beers likely to be sold to consortium, Anglo chief says
Duncan Wanblad says buyer will probably include both government and private entities
Gilts stabilise after cabinet voices support for Starmer
Investors fear political turmoil following period of relative calm in UK markets
Greystar nears £500mn London build-to-rent deal
Australia’s Lendlease and Canada’s biggest pension fund are in talks to sell 900 units in Elephant and Castle to US group
The changing physics of the Arctic are the real defence threat
Critical operational zones are becoming more unpredictable
Argentines snap up Lego and Apple computers as Milei opens economy
Amazon, Shein and Temu gain a foothold after libertarian president cuts import tariffs
Starmer’s communications chief quits as pressure grows on PM
Tim Allan resigns as Mandelson scandal intensifies
Carlsen showcases his class as world stars compete in London
Puzzle: find Nakamura’s winning tactic