Hunt raises possibility of more tax cuts before general election

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has raised the possibility of further tax cuts before the next general election as he counts on recent reductions to national insurance and the prospect of lower …

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Venezuela to cut ties with Ecuador over embassy raid

Canada’s federal government wants its largest pension funds to invest more in domestic companies, and is hiring the former governor of the central bank to entice them. Stephen Poloz, who led the Bank of Canada from 2013 to 2020, is charged with convincing Canada’s pension funds, which manage more than …

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Meghan Markle fans defend major mistake on new jam product

Delfina Blaquier, a lifestyle influencer and friend of Meghan’s, recently shared a picture of the jam on her Instagram. The jam comes in a small, vintage looking glass container with a linen top. Delfina also shared a picture of the jam spread over a piece of toast. The post read: …

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Verint Systems CFO sells shares worth over $62,000

In a recent transaction, Grant A. Highlander, the Chief Financial Officer of Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:), sold a total of 2,062 shares of the company’s common stock, resulting in proceeds of over $62,000. The sales occurred on April 15, 2024, with the shares being sold at prices ranging from $29.52 …

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UN Committee Unable To Agree On Palestinian Bid For Full Membership

The Palestinians are currently a non-member observer state. United Nations: A United Nations Security Council committee considering an application by the Palestinian Authority to become a full U.N. member “was unable to make a unanimous recommendation” on whether it met the criteria, according to the committee report seen by Reuters …

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Conn. dealership sues VW to halt termination of satellite franchise

A lawsuit by a Connecticut dealership accuses Volkswagen of America of wrongfully attempting to terminate its satellite store franchise. Valenti Volkswagen in Watertown, Conn., contends the automaker is violating its dealer agreement by attempting to force it to construct a facility at the location where the satellite, Bob Valenti Volkswagen …

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Ukraine creditors form committee as Kyiv seeks debt restructuring

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Sovereign bonds myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Ukraine’s international bondholders have formed a creditor committee ahead of a $20bn debt restructuring that Kyiv is aiming to negotiate by September, amid uncertainty over the arrival of funding to …

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