FCA opens investigation into Drax accountsNews Feed
Probe follows allegations made by former top lobbyist
Meituan shares plunge as China’s delivery price wars escalateNews Feed
Alibaba and JD.com battle incumbent for share of market where consumers expect lightning-fast delivery
FTAV’s further readingNews Feed
Prosecuting sex chats; Frankenstein’s index fund; the McPhee method; ETF slop; reading for nookie
Rheinmetall opens biggest European ammunition plant as EU rearmament picks upNews Feed
Also in this newsletter: Russians faced with rising petrol prices amid Ukrainian attacks
Rare earths miner targets US investment to rival Chinese suppliesNews Feed
Australia’s Lynas raising more than $500mn to invest in capacity as governments seek more critical minerals
The perils of vibe codingNews Feed
AI companies want to prove productivity gains — but there’s a risk we may create software with inbuilt problems
The Roses — Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch unite for a marriage most foulNews Feed
Two British national treasures play an increasingly unhappy couple who descend into slapstick loathing
London’s rush for external CEO hires sparks succession planning concernsNews Feed
Research shows FTSE companies more likely than US or German peers to pick outsiders as boss
How to dodge the tourist trapsNews Feed
Everyone hates being ambushed by a hidden fee, but few of us are savvy enough to avoid paying too much
The bullish signs from Japan’s bear panicNews Feed
Even as it faces national dotage, the country remains a formidable industrial power