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FINANCIAL TIMES
Sunday, 19 October 2025
 
 
 

Top Headlines from the UK Edition

 
 
 
Chinese tech giants pause stablecoin plans after Beijing steps in
 
Regulators raise concerns about the rise of privately controlled currencies
 
 
Massive crowds gather across US for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
 
Republicans decry demonstrations as ‘anti-American’ as people voice opposition to administration’s hardline policies
 
 
Bailey warns of long-lasting growth drag from Brexit
 
BoE governor was speaking as central bankers debate rising trade barriers including from Donald Trump’s policies
 
 
Donald Trump aims to topple Venezuela’s leader with military build-up
 
Objective of US mission has shifted from fighting drug traffickers to regime change
 
 
Why are parents behaving so badly on the sidelines?
 
Behaviour by those watching their children in junior sports events is getting out of control
 
 
 

Top Headlines from the International Editions

 
 
 
US says Hamas could breach ceasefire with attack on Palestinians
 
State department said it would take measures to protect civilians in Gaza if the militant group took planned action
 
 
Kering closes in on €4bn deal to offload beauty division to L’Oréal
 
Sale represents first big restructuring move by chief executive Luca de Meo
 
 
Blackstone says Wall Street is complacent about AI disruption
 
Jonathan Gray says private capital group has put risks from the technology ‘top of our list’ when evaluating deals
 
 
Trump had to choose between Israel and Qatar. He chose Qatar
 
Gaza’s future hangs in the balance. But while a fragile ceasefire holds, it looks like Israel has lost influence over the peace process, writes Lawrence Freedman
 
 
Enter the season of the witch
 
We’re all nasty women now
 
 
 

Markets

 
 
 
Could AI help identify skill in fund managers?
 
As the market bubble builds, research shows progress in spotting investors who produce fundamental value
 
 
Royal London and M&G to enter Europe’s active ETF market
 
Asset managers keen to expand into fast-growing market
 
 
HMRC steps up pursuit of unpaid tax on crypto gains
 
UK tax authority more than doubles the number of ‘nudge’ letters sent to investors
 
 
The remarkable redemption of St James’s Place
 
UK’s largest wealth manager has staged a turnaround and is attempting to attract advisers despite scrapping perks and fees
 
 
An unlikely couple, a doomed affair and their €64mn ransomware scam
 
How a mysterious tip-off led investigators to uncover the inner workings of a highly unusual hacking operation
 
 
 

Companies

 
 
 
Why luxury EV sales are still in first gear
 
High prices that are hard to justify and a Chinese preference for cheaper runarounds account for the sluggish demand
 
 
Cycling fashion group Rapha prepares for long climb back to profit
 
High-end British brand owned by Walmart scions plunges deeper into red as latest CEO embarks on turnaround
 
 
Reader callout: have you had your home insurance claim rejected?
 
‘Super complaint’ lodged with regulator over alleged poor service by insurers
 
 
Younger workers: it's time to turbocharge your pension
 
Deferring contributions until your salary is higher is a serious mis-step
 
 
Vestas shelves Polish turbine plant amid weak European demand
 
Danish group’s move to suspend investment in Szczecin facility underlines challenge for continent’s offshore wind sector
 
 
 

Opinion

 
 
 
Free the government’s hands by taking back its fiscal brain
 
The conservatism of the Office for Budget Respons