Financial Times Front Page 14th of March 2025
Starmer has announced a sweeping overhaul of the health system, returning greater authority to Whitehall with backing from the BMA and Tories, prompting debate on funding and leadership.
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The Financial Times leads with a story about a business registered “to a small house in a north London suburb” which it says has been responsible for the sale of about $1.2bn (£970 million) worth of electronics into Russia since its invasion of Ukraine at the start of last year. The paper also reports that “fried shark fillets” could be returning to menus of fish and chip shops after the lifting of a ban. Sold as ‘rock salmon’, it comes as the “fish and chip industry suffers from rising input costs and a 35 per cent levy on imports of Russian seafood”.
Financial Times Front Page 12th of March 2025
The US administration has introduced 50% tariffs on Canadian aluminium and steel, driving up metal prices and sparking concern among manufacturers and exporters over potential further disruption to key industrial sectors.
Financial Times Front Page 11th of March 2025
Markets tumbled after the US President refused to dismiss a possible downturn, with banks scrapping optimistic forecasts and major tech firms suffering a steep share price decline.
Financial Times Front Page 10th of March 2025
In a crucial effort to secure renewed backing, the leadership intends to offer limited concessions and fortify ties with key partners overseas, underscoring a strategic pivot that emphasises continued alignment with the PM and the West while bolstering economic and diplomatic footing.