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The Editorial BoardFinancial Times |
As clubs have grown, the gaffer’s power has been diluted by multiple executives
Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
American intervention in Iran carries far greater risks than in Venezuela
Musk has mischaracterised the dispute with the UK and others over indecent AI images as censorship
Independence of US central bank is a vital anchor for the global financial system
There are limits to extrapolating from last year’s economic resilience
America is accelerating the shift towards a Hobbesian order
Asean countries should build on their durability with domestic and trade reforms
US move on the island would be a breach of the transatlantic alliance
Flip-flopping leadership is economically damaging and a sign of a deeper malaise
Facing mounting domestic protests, the Islamic regime should seek an off-ramp
Few will mourn Maduro’s ousting, but its manner sets a dangerous precedent
Evaluation of use cases and business models will dominate 2026
2026 will test his limits and the extent of America’s pushback
Despite the gloom, there are many advantages to being young in the 2020s
International humanitarian law and the rights of civilians are being eroded
It has been a very mixed year for reforms and sensible governance
A reboot of the UN and nimbler forms of co-operation are necessary
Surge in foreign acquisition values reflects quality of assets, but at discount valuations
A €90bn Ukraine loan should mark the beginning of a more decisive and ambitious EU
Crime and violence are raising the appeal of strongmen across the region
The UK capital is subject to more than its fair share of misinformation
Verdict leaves no doubt about the consequences of standing up to Beijing
Next year’s tournament in North America is turning into an elitist spectacle
Extremist terrorism is a major threat, but is one end of a continuum
Brussels has more power to apply and enforce the rules than it is currently using
End of deliveries by Denmark’s mail service bodes ill for the epistolary form
Whether Netflix or Paramount wins, creatives are likely to lose
2025 has been a good year for immunisation science, but not in the US
Trump’s security strategy is a wake-up call for Europe on defence and growth
The president may pretend it’s a hoax but his policy agenda has added to the squeeze
New technologies could replace many procedures though some will still be needed
Defence secretary faces serious questions over strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats
Governments have to offset falling fuel duties without slowing electric car sales
Weak buffers and poor support undermine the Office for Budget Responsibility
The government’s changes promise to liberalise the country’s vast jobs market
There are ways to overcome a Belgian block and provide game-changing support to Kyiv
Beware of restricting it to tackle England’s huge backlog of criminal cases
Nasdaq listing is testament to retailer’s transformation under Doug McMillon
Its government is failing to protect everyone, not only Christians
The chancellor’s failure to drive growth and cut spending leaves future levy rises on the cards
It is left to a coalition of the willing to start the hard work of phasing out fossil fuels
Reeves must deliver credible savings, calibrated tax rises and a pro-growth signal
A legal bar, even for critical infrastructure, could have unintended consequences
Latest Ukraine peace plan presented by the US would be a capitulation to Moscow
Beijing and Tokyo should both reflect on lessons from their recent row
Ukraine’s president must act decisively to repair trust lost over corruption scandal
Britain’s ‘pull’ factors may make hardline policies less of a deterrent
Relying on a jumble of tax rises will only make Reeves’ task more difficult
West needs a strategy to counter southern spread of instability into coastal states