UK set to approve Jackdaw gasfield within weeks
Green light for North Sea facility likely to be fiercely opposed by climate scientists and environmental campaigners
The 1.5C climate goal is dead
Focus must turn to limiting the ‘overshoot’ — and managing its consequences
Word Circle Number 125
Lord Somerleyton: ‘I’m offering a £10mn stake in my family’s historic estate’
A part-timeshare, part-investment proposal promises a slice of the ‘Downton Abbey’ life to would-be investors — and a lifeline for a stately home. Reckless risk or inspiring innovation?
Fear not the bond market skinny dippers
Rising yields reflect higher AI-led growth, which means swimming costumes for all
Binary Puzzle Number 125
Mini Crossword Number 125
Farage to address Reform UK conference amid donor sting
Rightwing populist party faces allegations of knowingly seeking illegal funding from overseas
Chicago: the ultimate insider addresses
Eight prominent locals share the spots that make America’s third city so special for them
FirstFT: Markets await US jobs update
Also in today’s newsletter: Maria Bartiromo leaves Fox News and OpenAI releases new model
The best new tech for pets
Wearables for horses, cat’s-eye cameras and more
The missing $580,000 that could bring down South Africa’s president
Cyril Ramaphosa is battling impeachment proceedings in long-running scandal over burglary of cash hidden at his game farm
François Halard talks taste
The French photographer loves tantric art, ’90s garage and his Glengarry cashmere beanie
Will the ‘glassholes’ finally win?
A revolt against smart glasses may not succeed — but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try
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FTAV’s Friday charts quiz
Spreads Will Roll
Fox News presenter and Trump ally Maria Bartiromo departs after 12 years
President calls news anchor a ‘true warrior’ and says her fans ‘will not be happy’
Volkswagen to slash up to 50,000 jobs in historic restructuring
German carmaker’s shares rise 6 per cent on overhaul that could also lead to plant closures
South Korea weighs Strait of Hormuz deployment as US pressure mounts
Seoul has faced calls from President Donald Trump to contribute to Middle East security
Top Reform UK advisers step down after donor sting
James Orr and Dan Jukes leave roles pending outcome of party’s investigation
Paul Smith at 80
Gary Oldman, Samantha Morton, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and others celebrate the legendary British designer in a landmark year
22 ways to wear polka dots
Because the smoothest operators never change their spots