FT News in Focus

By Financial Times

News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.

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December 15, 2017 Theresa May 'weakened but welcome' in Brussels
British prime minister Theresa May went to Brussels for a European summit within hours of her first big legislative defeat at home when pro-European Conservatives backed a move insisting that the UK parliament have a full vote on any Brexit deal before it can be implemented. The FT's Jim Brunsden and George Parker report from Brussels on how she was received by other European leaders and what happens next in the Brexit negotiations.
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December 15, 2017 China tech giant seeks foreign collaborators
Tencent is on a buying spree, investing in Tesla, Snap and Spotify. Ravi Mattu discusses the motivation behind the recent deals with the FT's Louise Lucas in Hong Kong. Music by David Sappa
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December 14, 2017 Unibail buys Westfield in fight against online rivals
The shift to internet shopping has hit traditional malls hard and sparked a wave of consolidation in the retail property market. In the latest development, Unibail-Rodamco, Europe’s largest property company has acquired Australia's Westfield. Daniel Thomas discusses how the big mall operators are adapting to the online challenge with the FT's Aime Williams, Arash Massoudi and Miles Johnson.
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December 13, 2017 Why the global refugee crisis requires a coordinated response
David Miliband, head of the International Rescue Committee, discusses his book Rescue: Refugees and the Political Crisis of Our Time, with the FT's Pilita Clark. The crisis is a bellwether for the fate of the global system, he says, and tackling it requires the combined efforts of governments, agencies and businesses.

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20min
December 12, 2017 Silicon Valley suffragette
Susan Fowler's blog post about sexual harassment at Uber set off a chain reaction that has changed company culture in Silicon Valley and beyond. Lionel Barber talks to the FT's Leslie Hook and Brooke Masters about the repercussions of her decision to go public with her allegations, and why the FT has chosen her as its Person of the Year.
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13min
December 07, 2017 Apple's $47bn tax windfall
Apple will see as much as $47bn slashed from its expected tax liability if Republicans push through their current tax plan, making it the biggest beneficiary of the legislation now working its way through Congress. Ravi Mattu discusses Apple's potential windfall with the FT's Richard Waters and Tom Braithwaite.
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December 06, 2017 David Miliband warns on dangers of Brexit
Britain has set itself on a "desperate and dangerous path" as it negotiates its exit from the European Union, David Miliband, former UK foreign secretary, has warned. Mr Miliband spoke to the FT's Pilita Clark about the role played by immigration and globalisation in influencing the way people voted, and about the tactical stance adopted by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn towards Brexit.
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December 05, 2017 Deutsche Bank to rebrand asset management arm
Deutsche Bank has unveiled details of the flotation of its valuable asset management arm next year. The German lender will rename the division DWS and create a structure that will allow it to retain its controlling influence. Patrick Jenkins discusses the merits of the plan with Laura Noonan, the FT's investment banking correspondent. Music by Kevin MacLeod
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November 30, 2017 Uber's bid to clean up image faces courtroom test
The latest salvo in a courtroom battle between Uber and autonomous driving rival Waymo has raised questions over Uber’s business tactics as its new chief tries to overhaul it and shepherd a multibillion-dollar share sale. Ravi Mattu talks to the FT's Chloe Cornish and Leslie Hook in San Francisco about events this week and what happens next.
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November 29, 2017 LSE's Rolet stands down after damaging power struggle
The abrupt departure of London Stock Exchange boss Xavier Rolet more than a year earlier than expected leaves a pressing need for a new chief to rebuild bridges with shareholders and heal rifts in the board. Patrick Jenkins discusses what led to Mr Rolet's departure and what happens next with the FT's Philip Stafford

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How many episodes does FT News in Focus have?

The podcast currently has 1,706 episodes available.