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EU capitals to back new term for von der Leyen
Member countries will also discuss other key posts in the bloc at Monday dinner
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Labour to forge closer EU ties on carbon tax
Party ‘looking very closely’ at options after Brexit leaves UK industries vulnerable to dumping
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Billionaire under sanctions could get $300mn in controversial US-Congo deal
Washington proposal would ease restrictions on Israeli tycoon Dan Gertler imposed over alleged corrupt dealing
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Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
FT survey shows leading US and European companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year
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A dash for growth: the shadow chancellor prepares for government
Rachel Reeves says she is focused on increasing UK output, rather than ‘fiddling with tax rates’
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Rachel Reeves to seek ‘improved’ UK-EU trade terms if Labour wins election
Shadow chancellor wants closer alignment with the bloc’s rules in areas such as the chemicals sector
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Podcast: Martin Wolf and Raghuram Rajan on democracy’s year of peril
The FT’s chief economics commentator and special guests examine a critical moment for democratic institutions




