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FINANCIAL TIMES
Monday, 17 August 2026
 
 
 

Politics

 
 
 
Andy Burnham faces climate test over North Sea oil decision
 
Prime minister expected to approve development of controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw projects
 
 
Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against higher bank taxes
 
JPMorgan chief’s call to John Healey is part of lobbying by financial services sector ahead of October Budget
 
 
London’s flood defence may need replacing far sooner than expected due to extreme weather
 
Thames Barrier upgrade could cost at least £20bn, senior government officials warn
 
 
 

Business

 
 
 
Angela Rayner reforms planning to protect England’s pubs and boost housebuilding
 
Ministers to encourage property developments close to train, tram and underground stations
 
 
 

Economy

 
 
 
British farmers need more help to cope with brutal heat
 
Water shortages have become a dark daily reality affecting crops, livestock and the viability of farms
 
 
 

Public Policy

 
 
 
Reform UK vows to block foreign nationals from claiming benefits if it wins power
 
Party’s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick says current welfare system is ‘a strange perversion of compassion’
 
 
 

Companies

 
 
 
The wrong lessons are being drawn over worries on public equities
 
Policymakers should focus on tax and planning reform to encourage enterprise rather than financial deregulation
 
 
 
 
 
 
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