Renault’s European manufacturing better than China’s, chief says
François Provost claims superior ‘efficiency’ as carmaker speeds up research and development
US Senate confirms Warsh as Fed chair
Also in today’s newsletter, the importance of independent voters ahead of this year’s midterm elections
1536 is a cracking new play about turmoil in Tudor England
Ava Pickett’s drama follows the impact on three ordinary women of Henry VIII’s actions
The confident performer with a mixed record of reform
The health secretary’s ambition to succeed Keir Starmer was well known, but his time overseeing the NHS has proved trickier than expected
UK first-quarter growth ‘probably part illusion’, analysts warn
Budget-related uncertainty has made it harder to estimate GDP, top statistician says
Klarna breaks even for first time since blockbuster New York IPO
Shares in European fintech have plunged 70% since September
Wes Streeting resigns from government
Health secretary says he has ‘lost confidence’ in Starmer but stops short of launching leadership challenge
China warns UK over nationalisation of British Steel
Beijing says it will take ‘strong measures’ to protect rights of owner Jingye
NHS hospitals hit key target on waiting times in boost for Streeting
Cut in waiting lists in England revealed ahead of health secretary’s expected bid for Labour leadership
Paul Simon continues his magnificent return from retirement at London’s Royal Albert Hall
The 84-year-old delivered a stirring set that ranged from Simon and Garfunkel classics to the mini-masterpiece that is his latest album
What is the future of UK politics? You asked, we answered
The FT’s Stephen Bush, Miranda Green and Robert Shrimsley, replied to reader questions
Uprising — Tahmima Anam’s novel of rebellion is her finest to date
Seen through children’s eyes, this fable of oppression draws on one of Bangladesh’s real-life exploitative brothels as well as its revolutions
Revolut prepares to launch private bank as it woos wealthy
Europe’s largest fintech awarded licence to provide complex financial instruments to clients
US-China relations depend on Taiwan, Xi warns Trump
Chinese president tells US counterpart there are ‘no winners’ in trade war
AI desperately needs more adult supervision
The critical challenge is to build institutions that protect us from tech companies and the state
Palestinian president Abbas moves to tighten grip with role for son
Proposed elevation of Yasser Abbas to senior position comes despite pressure to reform father Mahmoud’s administration
Xi tells Nvidia, Tesla and Apple CEOs that China will ‘open wider’
US business leaders praise ‘great importance’ of Chinese market on visit to Beijing alongside Donald Trump
Dutton Ranch — Yellowstone sequel serves up full-bodied soapy fun
Kelly Reilly reprises her role as Beth Dutton as the neo-Western saga expands to Texas
Is an AI spending plateau on the horizon?
Also in today’s newsletter: carbon capture shows promise in decarbonising data centres
Britain isn’t ungovernable. It’s just been badly governed
Short-termism and poor choices are to blame for the country’s political predicament
Vessel seized off UAE coast and heading for Iran
Ship anchored outside Strait of Hormuz taken by ‘unauthorised personnel’
Merz vows to oppose new EU debt despite Germany’s borrowing spree
German chancellor urges member states to make ‘painful’ budget choices to fund rearmament
‘I’ve seen some things’: Eric Ries on why good companies go bad
Author of the start-up bible has turned his attention to corrupting influences at the heart of contemporary capitalism
The Lyric Hammersmith’s An Ideal Husband — a lavish, chaotic update of Oscar Wilde
Nicholai La Barrie’s production carries a thrillingly timely charge, but is often overwhelmed by its own excess