US housing starts fall to 7-month low

John Wood Group, the FTSE 250 engineering services company, should either move its listing to the US or consider going private, said activist investor Sparta Capital Management. The call comes a year after the collapse of a £1.7bn takeover approach from US private equity firm Apollo. Wood’s shares are trading …

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Israel has no good choices on Iran

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is a senior counsellor at Centerview Partners, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations and a former US diplomat On Saturday, Iran launched a barrage of drones, …

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Explained: What Options Does Israel Have To Strike Back At Iran

Israel could respond to the Iranian barrage with air strikes of its own. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his immediate war cabinet are considering what action to take following Iran’s attack on Saturday. Allies including the United States have urged Israel not to risk igniting a wider regional conflict, …

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The beginner’s guide to frequent flyer programs: How to earn, redeem and maximize airline miles

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20 bikes for every type of bike rider

Ride to work every day or take to the trails with these bike options.  (iStock) If you’re looking to get back into bike riding, or you’re someone who has been riding for years and needs an upgrade, we’ve created a long list of options in a variety of price ranges. …

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UK wage growth beats expectations as unemployment ticks up

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the UK employment myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. UK wage growth was higher than expected in the three months to February, according to official data, which also showed a sharp rise in unemployment and worsening economic inactivity. Annual …

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Three errors in inflation control

This article is an on-site version of our Chris Giles on Central Banks newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Tuesday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters On Friday, Ben Bernanke published his report into forecasting and communication …

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