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• Violent protests spread from France to Italy and Belgium

  19-10-2026 15:50 via ft.com
  Looting and clashes with police take place in Milan, Brussels, Liège and Tirana
  
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• Violent protests multiply across Europe

  19-10-2026 15:50 via ft.com
  Looting and clashes with police take place in Milan, Brussels, Liège and Tirana
  
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• North Sea oil producer threatens to stop investing if UK blocks Rosebank oilfield

  19-10-2026 15:37 via ft.com
  North Sea oil producer links approval of near-$4bn field delayed by environmental concerns to future projects in Britain
  
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• FTSE 100 newcomer Ithaca warns of halt to investment if Rosebank blocked

  19-10-2026 15:37 via ft.com
  North Sea oil producer links approval of near-$4bn field delayed by environmental concerns to future projects in Britain
  
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• The self-destructive wishful thinking about European autos and trade

  19-10-2026 13:31 via ft.com
  France and Germany have synthesised their bad ideas about cars into a terrible plan
  
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• FirstFT: Macron rejects interior minister’s resignation

  19-10-2026 12:26 via ft.com
  Also in today’s newsletter: China’s third-quarter growth beats expectations and US voters’ verdict on Trump’s second term
  
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• Three compelling healthcare stocks

  19-10-2026 09:30 via moneyweek.com
  
  For investors in healthcare stocks, the Worldwide Healthcare Trust is a one-stop shop. It is run by experienced academic and industry professionals, all with scientific and healthcare backgrounds. We take a bottom-up approach to stock selection, focusing on innovation and growth, resulting in a portfolio of “best ideas”.Three healthcare stocks to considerNothing has been more innovative or had a greater impact on human health recently than the 20-year-old class of drugs known as the
  
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• ‘Investors will sour on insurer Lemonade’

  19-10-2026 09:00 via moneyweek.com
  
  US insurance company Lemonade (NYSE: LMND) was founded just over a decade ago. It uses AI at every stage of the insurance process, from selling policies to dealing with claims, though it still employs human staff, arguing that this helps cut administrative costs.While it is true that AI is undoubtedly going to change the world, not every AI-related share is a compelling investment. To make a success of AI, a company must pass several tests. First, it has to come up with a way of doing something
  
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• Coupang shares look like a bargain –should you buy?

  19-10-2026 08:00 via moneyweek.com
  
  Coupang (NYSE: CPNG) was founded by South Korean-born, US-raised entrepreneur Bom Kim. Having experienced America's customer-focused retail culture, he believed South Korea's dense cities and digitally connected population made it an ideal market for a modern logistics network.South Korea may be a technological powerhouse, yet for a long time its retail sector lagged behind. The blame lay with the chaebols, the family-controlled conglomerates such as Hyundai that emerged after the Korean War and
  
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• China’s economy picks up pace with 4.5% growth

  19-10-2026 07:03 via ft.com
  Third-quarter GDP rate puts world’s second-biggest economy on track for full-year target, analysts say
  
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• China’s economy picks up pace at 4.5% growth

  19-10-2026 07:03 via ft.com
  Third-quarter GDP rate puts world’s second-biggest economy on track for full-year target, analysts say
  
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• Has America’s wave of anti-globalisation populism peaked?

  19-10-2026 07:00 via ft.com
  When voters turn, leaders follow
  
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• FirstFT: Bank of England scrutinises Barclays

  19-10-2026 06:32 via ft.com
  Also in today’s newsletter: French riots and Europe’s Starlink curbs
  
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• The five things business wants from the Budget

  19-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Rates help for small companies and banks as well as cheaper energy are on the wishlist for UK businesses
  
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• Five things business wants from the Budget

  19-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Rates help for small companies and banks as well as cheaper energy are on the wishlist for UK businesses
  
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• Employers retreat from degree apprenticeships

  19-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Companies blame red tape and increased minimum wage regulation for cutting back on earn-as-you-learn opportunities for young people
  
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• Degree apprenticeships plateau as employers confront increased hiring costs

  19-10-2026 06:00 via ft.com
  Companies blame red tape and increased minimum wage regulation for cutting back on earn-as-you-learn opportunities for young people
  
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• China’s economy expands 4.5% in third quarter

  19-10-2026 05:05 via ft.com
  Strong exports buoy growth as domestic demand lags
  
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• Burnham always wants to look like he’s listening, especially when he isn’t

  19-10-2026 05:00 via ft.com
  A behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist
  
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• US rate rises are being amplified in global markets

  19-10-2026 01:01 via ft.com
  The Iran war and shifts by China are tightening the supply of dollars in international markets
  
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• Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day

  19-10-2026 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.
  
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