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The IMF revises the outlook for the world economy for 2024, bringing it to 3.1% growth
The International Monetary Fund has revised its outlook for the world economy upwards this year, forecasting resilient growth led by the United States and a slower pace of inflation. In…
UK population projections are growing faster than previously thought
Unlock the Publisher’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK’s population will reach 70 million by mid-2026, faster…
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is sentenced to 10 years in prison
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan gestures as he speaks to members of the media at his residence in Lahore, Pakistan, May 18, 2023. Mohsin Raza | Reuters Former Pakistani…
Ark’s Cathie Wood buys Tesla shares for $141 million
Cathie Wood is buying Tesla Inc.’s dip even as Wall Street stocks tumble. The fund manager picked up nearly 690,000 shares of the electric vehicle maker through two exchange-traded funds…
Major accounting firms admit breaking rules safeguarding audit independence
Stay informed with free updates Just sign up to Accounting myFT Digest: delivered straight to your inbox. The Big Four accounting firms have admitted hundreds of breaches of rules aimed…
Vietnam and Philippines sign agreements on South China Sea security By Reuters
©Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers a joint statement during Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s visit to Malacanang Palace, in Manila, Philippines, January 10, 2024. Ezra Acayan/Pool via…
Boeing’s reputation is taking a hit, a survey shows
Boeing’s reputation took a hit this month, according to surveys conducted by Morning Consult. A report from the market research firm shows that net confidence fell 12 percentage points among…
Ruby slipper thief: Senior mobster avoids prison sentence but must pay $300 a month
A dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in “The Wizard of Oz” because he wanted to get “one last score” was…
UK shop price inflation falls sharply to lowest level in two years
Stay informed with free updates Just sign up to Inflation in the UK myFT Digest: delivered straight to your inbox. UK shop price inflation fell sharply in January to its…