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Weekend News Editor, the Financial Times. I did write the headline.

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Subscribe to the Financial Times A subscription to the Financial Times provides you with the insights and perspective you need to succeed, now.

But you can subscribe to our digital edition which gives you the print edition online in an e-reader format!

subs.ft.com/ftweekendpm?...

02.03.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Digital cash is also fine by me. Thank you for your support and kind words for our team who are indeed world-beating.

01.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Iran conflict: Oil soars 13% as Trump vows to continue striking Iran Traffic throughΒ Strait of Hormuz comes to standstill as Middle East conflict escalates

Oil up, dollar up, stock futures down as the Monday session gets underway in Asia-Pacific
www.ft.com/content/91ca...

01.03.2026 23:09 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

I’m so glad to hear this. Thank you for supporting us.

01.03.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Iran conflict: Investors brace for market tumult as Trump vows to keep striking Iran Oil expected to rally as escalating conflict in Middle East halts activity in vital shipping lane

Latest news can be found here, for anyone looking for overnight market reaction:

www.ft.com/content/91ca...

01.03.2026 22:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah reading a print edition is a totally different experience to reading online. The juxtapositions and curating are far more meaningful.

01.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

01.03.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A customer endorsement! She / he / they do mean CAN endorse. I promise. (See follow-up post)

01.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I think generally periods of deep concentration and focus are good for your brain. Whether that is reading, playing an instrument, making art, whatever.

01.03.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

On the book? Long story. Not a commercial endeavour (yet). Tell you more when I see you (if you want to listen to yet another person bore on about their book, which is entirely optional I assure you).

01.03.2026 21:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh this is a period that fascinates me. Argh. Another book to add to the tottering pile. Thanks!

01.03.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh thank you but atm I have three books to read about the psychological impact of WWI on the domestic population (for a book I’m writing) and I’m also reading for pleasure England’s Dreaming (about punk). Also buying too many books which aren’t getting read.

01.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Front page splash: 
Iran seeks vengeance for Khamenei with strikes on Israel and US Gulf allies

Front page splash: Iran seeks vengeance for Khamenei with strikes on Israel and US Gulf allies

It’s been a busy weekend for our fantastic global team of reporters and editors, partic our unmatched Tehran crew - so instead of doing a thread of various news items you’ve missed, I’ll just leave you with this: proof that print is still alive and kicking in the 21st century. #buyapaper

01.03.2026 21:33 πŸ‘ 126 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Oh maybe I need to read this!

01.03.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved her memoir.

01.03.2026 21:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner. It’s like 20th century Jane Austen.

01.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

And we are, indeed, still in business too! (Sorry I haven’t replied to yr email btw. Got my tin hat on this weekend and @mudlarklives.bsky.social has been in Japan anyway)

01.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He’s been positioning himself for a while now. He did a good video a while back during a previous bout of Labour self-flagellation.

01.03.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œBlame it on George Galloway” is …. quite the take.

27.02.2026 14:15 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps someone needs to tell him that wavering Labour voters can also read letters.

27.02.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This post is the single best advert for the fact that proper local journalism matters.
If Jim’s team hadn’t put the pieces together quickly, this wouldn’t have been stopped.

24.02.2026 10:44 πŸ‘ 681 πŸ” 266 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4

I found it surprising that this piece didn’t mention either its long relationship with the FT or the fact that in an era when individual supposedly pseudonymous writers post on social media referencing their pseudonyms, it is impossible to maintain the illusion of a single house voice/identity.

24.02.2026 10:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t remember where I read this - it may have been in The Five Giants by Nick Timmins - but apparently Beveridge considered recommending the nationalisation of all privately rented housing. Can you imagine if they had taken that opportunity!

23.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Front page of tomorrow’s Financial Times: Tehran in secret deal with Kremlin for €500mn of advanced missile kit

Front page of tomorrow’s Financial Times: Tehran in secret deal with Kremlin for €500mn of advanced missile kit

Dear sir/madam,
May I interest you in a product with a strong track record (four centuries) that will satisfy your information needs in an efficient package? It is called a news paper. It consists of sheets of pulped wood, printed with various items of the day. I think you will find it beneficial.

22.02.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you! I am now going to cite this in my forthcoming annual performance review, so your financial contribution is greatly appreciated.

22.02.2026 22:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. And yes I agree, our arts coverage is an under-appreciated gem.

22.02.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#bridgerton

(Why not give it a try)

22.02.2026 21:57 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#buyapaper

22.02.2026 20:25 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Front page of tomorrow’s Financial Times: Tehran in secret deal with Kremlin for €500mn of advanced missile kit

Front page of tomorrow’s Financial Times: Tehran in secret deal with Kremlin for €500mn of advanced missile kit

Dear sir/madam,
May I interest you in a product with a strong track record (four centuries) that will satisfy your information needs in an efficient package? It is called a news paper. It consists of sheets of pulped wood, printed with various items of the day. I think you will find it beneficial.

22.02.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

Yes exactly. I think we are saying the same thing!

22.02.2026 19:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0