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Volkswagen slashes revenue outlook amid weak China sales
Sharp cut heaps pressure on German carmaker’s chief executive as he looks to push through massive round of job cuts
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Friday, 24 July 2026
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World
Wise’s US bank licence bid rejected over compliance ‘deficiencies’
Regulator raises concerns over fintech’s anti-money laundering checks and understanding of banking law
Top stories
Oil hovers near $100 as Trump weighs ‘massive attack’
Middle East tensions have risen after Red Sea attacks by Houthi militants threatened to squeeze global supplies further
Top stories
Russia’s biggest online retailer becomes target in Ukraine drone war
Strikes on Wildberries have killed nine people and left small sellers facing millions of roubles in losses
World
Sun, football and Burnham push consumer confidence and retail sales higher
Perceptions of UK economy improved despite lack of clear evidence of gaining momentum
Top stories
US hits 60 countries with new duties as Trump rebuilds tariff wall
Washington moves to reimpose 10 per cent duties after previous blanket levies were struck down by Supreme Court
World
Tech billionaire ordered to pay $640mn in South Korea’s ‘divorce of the century’
Ruling against Chey Tae-won comes a decade after chair of chipmaker SK Hynix first revealed extramarital affair
World
In the rates drama, oil is a minor character
Plus, Japanese stocks
World
Ireland pushes for breakthrough on EU capital markets reform
Also in this newsletter: Trump reshapes Iceland’s EU referendum
Companies
How much does Wetherspoons make from its gambling machines?
To a very daft question, we offer a very qualified answer
World
FirstFT: US hits 60 countries with new tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter: Intel’s revenue jump and oil breaches $100 a barrel
World
Monetary Policy Radar preview: Federal Reserve’s July meeting
The FT’s guide on what to look out for in Wednesday’s session
World
Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman: ‘Our stock is on sale’
Private capital group’s chief says company’s shares offer cheap exposure to AI
World
The fight to be the next Andy Burnham
Election for new mayor of Greater Manchester takes place on July 30
World
Can the ‘Johnny Cash of the Allagash’ win the US Senate for the Democrats?
Last-minute replacement candidate Troy Jackson hopes to deliver Maine for his party in the midterm elections
Companies
BNP Paribas shows there is life beyond Mars
French bank’s results relied on more sustainable trends than the SpaceX IPO
Top stories
Welcome to the era of financial candyfloss
The value of real assets in the US is shrinking as financialisation soars
World
Senior City of London Police officer urges Burnham to be ‘loud’ on fraud
Funding must be made a priority to tackle the UK’s most prevalent crime
World
Burnham the builder: can British housebuilders deliver his ambition?
New UK government must rely on sector in turmoil to deliver record amount of council homes
World
When will Andy Burnham tackle the ‘cost of working’ crisis?
Early measures to target the cost of living ignore looming tax problems as workers are squeezed
World
Investor demand holds up for environmental funds by another name
Impact-focused infrastructure funds behind renewable energy sought out
World
Fund firms deploy ETF ‘spaghetti cannon’ in hunt for next hot trade
Launches top 1,000 in 2026 as providers try to emulate success of hugely popular chip and bitcoin portfolios
Companies
Air taxis are nearing route to economic viability
Electric vertical take-off and landing machines are starting to offer practical uses that are growing nearer to realisation
World
Getting out of Gotham: four road- cycling routes from New York City
These tried-and-tested rides offer a sense of escape and insight into the city’s unique topography and history
Top stories
The field marshal’s gambit
Asim Munir is trying to refashion Pakistan’s place in the world — and bolster his power at home
World
The rapid rise of English councils funding private online school places
Virtual learning is a lifeline for some but a lack of regulation is raising concerns
Companies
Extreme heat drives demand for Nordic ‘coolcations’
Scandinavian destinations in demand as scorching temperatures hit Europe
Opinion
Thank the gods: Nolan steers clear of Homer’s epic gardens in The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster movie may do many things well but it can’t match the original’s horticultural prowess
World
Oil hits $100 and drives global bond sell-off
Brent crude’s rise threatens a prolonged surge in inflation and resetting interest rate expectations
World
Modi offers Indian students fresh concessions to head off protests
Prime minister records rare late-night video message to try to calm youth anger over exam paper leaks