Reeves criticised by fellow minister over ‘freebie’ ticketsNews Feed
Matthew Pennycook says decision to accept seats in O2 box is not ‘appropriate’
Once hunted by Assad, Syria’s White Helmets return to DamascusNews Feed
First responders branded as terrorists under ousted dictator are helping to rebuild a shattered state
Australia unveils unexpected tax cuts in pre-election budgetNews Feed
Labor sets out measures to alleviate cost of living pressure
Trump considers two-step tariff regime on April 2News Feed
Possible phased approach to new US levies reflects debate over trade strategy within administration
US officials’ leaked messages should spur Europe into actionNews Feed
Comments from vice-president and defence secretary show why Europe must chart its own path on defence
Ministers give green light to £10bn Lower Thames CrossingNews Feed
Private sector expected to finance much of the project to the east of London after years of delay
EU lawmakers warn against ‘dangerous’ moves to water down AI rulesNews Feed
European Commission considers softening parts of law that could spare Big Tech from key elements
Schneider Electric set to invest more than $700mn in US energy sectorNews Feed
Also in today’s newsletter, the four themes dominating the discussion at the FT’s Commodities Global Summit
Blackstone raises bid for Warehouse Reit as property dealmaking heats upNews Feed
Private equity group makes final £489mn approach for listed landlord as investors swoop on sector
PwC fined £2.9m for audit failures at Sanjeev Gupta’s former bankNews Feed
Big Four firm admits it failed to recognise risks posed by bank’s loans to steel magnate’s wider business empire