UK preparations for flooding and extreme weather ‘inadequate’, says adviser

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Climate change myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The UK government’s preparations for the flooding and higher temperatures triggered by climate change are “inadequate” and in some cases have got worse, its official adviser has warned.  “Progress is either too slow, has stalled, … Read more

Trump Media auditor says it was wrongly booted from US accountancy group

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The tiny Arizona business auditing Donald Trump’s media company was kicked out of a national accountancy alliance because it took on work for him, a lawsuit claims. Phoenix-based Semple, Marchal & Cooper stepped in as … Read more

Spotify adds subscribers as music lovers tune out Trump tariff ‘noise’

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Spotify added 5mn paying subscribers in the first three months of the year, even as chief executive Daniel Ek warned about the “short-term noise” around US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The music-streaming group reached 268mn … Read more

Future weapons: Battlefield AI

Israel has long been a leader in hi-tech warfare. In this episode, the Financial Times innovation editor John Thornhill explores the Israel Defense Forces’ use of artificial intelligence targeting aids as part of its arsenal in the war against Hamas. Can AI reduce civilian casualties and prevent breaches of international humanitarian law or has the … Read more

Amazon pressures suppliers to cut prices to limit Trump tariff shock

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Amazon is seeking steep discounts from suppliers and setting tough terms to protect its margins, as the technology giant works to limit the damage from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Seattle-based group had sought … Read more

Indian electronics makers’ race against time to win big from Trump’s tariffs

This article is an on-site version of the India Business Briefing newsletter. To receive it in your inbox regularly, sign up if you’re a premium subscriber, or upgrade your subscription here. Good morning. Geopolitical tensions in the region are rising. India and Pakistan are on the brink of conflict after last week’s terror attack in Pahalgam, … Read more