Microsoft will require its employees in China to only use iPhones because of improved security features. The move comes as Microsoft is undertaking a major cybersecurity overhaul. The project, known internally as the Secure Future Initiative, comes after Microsoft came under fire for its substandard security practices. Microsoft’s new policy, which goes into effect in … Read more
The Labour government could face fresh trouble just days into the new administration amid concerns electric vehicle sales targets are being missed. Keir Starmer’s party won a landslide victory last week, taking 412 seats in the House of Commons, forcing Rishi Sunak to resign as prime minister, while the Conservatives lost 251 seats in parliament. … Read more
European central bankers warned that risks to the region’s economy, including trade tensions and high government debt, are growing. They met in Portugal this week. Falling inflation and improving growth in the eurozone were overshadowed by the victory of Marine Le Pen’s far-right Eurosceptic party in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections at the … Read more
Blackstone Group has become one of the largest buyers of a type of bank debt that has become a lifeline for the private equity industry, exposing the company to the risks that come with running its own business. The world’s largest buyout group, which manages more than $1 trillion in assets, has emerged over the … Read more
Enlarge / A screen shows a virtual meeting with Microsoft Teams during a conference on January 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Microsoft could face a huge fine in the European Union for “potentially unlawful” bundling of Teams with its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 business software suites. On Tuesday, the European Commission (EC) announced preliminary … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is head of policy research at Algebris Investments Does the success of far-right politics threaten the European economy and its appeal to international investors? That’s the question investors seem to be asking in … Read more
Imagine a future where your phone pings with the message that your late father’s “digital immortal” bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one – perhaps through a virtual reality (VR) headset – is like stepping into a science fiction movie, both thrilling and a little creepy. As … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Foreign currency myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. The euro’s share of global foreign exchange fell last year on concerns that plans to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine could further erode the appeal of Europe’s single currency. Other countries cut the … Read more
TESCO shoppers have been warned of an URGENT product recall. Two chocolate bars have been removed from the shelves as the supermarket urged customers not to eat due to fears of health risks. The Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 x 40g, have been recalled The Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 … Read more