The Glam

Between peep show and confessional — the quietly profound Theatre for One

Fascinating project invites you to step into a booth in the Barbican for a series of face-to-face monologues

German lender says it applies ‘conservative underwriting standards’ in €26bn portfolio as concerns mount about wider industry

Lender says it is investigating issue that was ‘quickly resolved’ on Thursday

Eight names to watch – and wear

For once, some constructive ideas are coming out of Washington

Though chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model

Oil traders, we salute you

What future for Iran under Mojtaba Khamenei?

Informa delays conferences and On The Beach warns of ‘significant slowdown’ in bookings for some destinations

Global crude output will fall to lowest level in four years, energy agency warns in report

But a lack of strong political instincts or ideology has left his government drifting

Government in final negotiations over deal expected to set inflationary increase in funding for global news provider

UK watchdog found examples of good practice but also ‘issues that raise concerns’

Japanese carmaker reports $15bn loss after scrapping EV models

Global stocks slide as Tehran escalates attacks on energy infrastructure

Owner of John Lewis and Waitrose grants 2% payout as it warns of cautious outlook for the year ahead

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Special bill will establish fund to put money into American industries as part of trade deal

Authorities allege brokers accepted bribes in exchange for information on share placements

Plus more on private credit and BDCs

Gideon Rachman speaks to Sir Simon Gass

Eating a fry-up for breakfast in the name of investigative journalism

Surging prices from reliance on gas-fired generation is prompting reconsideration of prior opposition

Also in this newsletter: UK and Ireland to update defence pact