Fitch strips US of triple A rating after borrowing stand-off

Agency cites ‘erosion of governance’ as it downgrades debt of world’s largest economy #press

https://www.ft.com/content/63e410d0-9e4e-4b28-b0dd-f4d1f093dc6a?utm_source=press.coop

UK climbs down on post-Brexit product mark

Adoption of Britain-only rival to EU’s CE designation postponed ‘indefinitely’, say ministers #press

https://www.ft.com/content/69783fa0-4f84-4d0a-8776-4e976e20bed8?utm_source=press.coop

Trump indicted for ‘unprecedented’ attempt to overturn US election

Former president ‘determined to remain in power’ despite losing 2020 poll, alleges justice department #press

https://www.ft.com/content/f53a9be4-adf4-4774-b5c1-0c81791e4c96?utm_source=press.coop

Scotland’s crackdown on short-term rentals leaves landlords fearing for their future

Property owners warn tourist accommodation will be cut under new licensing system as UK housing shortage fuels Airbnb backlash #press

https://www.ft.com/content/ea207185-dffd-4633-948d-9de554d1ce2a?utm_source=press.coop

Niger coup highlights west’s failing policy in the Sahel

Fall of Mohamed Bazoum risks leaving the stage to jihadist or Russian groups #press

https://www.ft.com/content/e914c375-7c08-4d3a-8cf1-aae83ee3b74f?utm_source=press.coop

Beijing holds China’s economic future in its hands

To stop a problem becoming a crisis, the government needs to start spending #press

https://www.ft.com/content/9f3194e1-668e-4bed-bc71-41bb6292ddb0?utm_source=press.coop

French newspaper faces mass departures over appointment of rightwing editor

Journal du Dimanche staff had protested at arrival of Geoffroy Lejeune ahead of impending takeover by billionaire Vincent Bolloré #press

https://www.ft.com/content/24e4d6f1-429f-49a7-be39-cb8e0442e99e?utm_source=press.coop

Fitch strips US of triple A rating after borrowing stand-off

Agency cites ‘erosion of governance’ as it downgrades debt of world’s largest economy #press

https://www.ft.com/content/63e410d0-9e4e-4b28-b0dd-f4d1f093dc6a?utm_source=press.coop

French newspaper faces mass departures over appointment of rightwing editor

Journal du Dimanche staff had protested at arrival of Geoffroy Lejeune ahead of impending takeover by billionaire Vincent Bolloré #press

https://www.ft.com/content/24e4d6f1-429f-49a7-be39-cb8e0442e99e?utm_source=press.coop

Eurozone unemployment rate hits record low

Economists warn falling job vacancies in Germany and France signal potential weakening of bloc’s labour market #press

https://www.ft.com/content/0da84bc0-9dcc-405a-abd7-e3aa48cc365f?utm_source=press.coop

Signs of a brightening outlook

The strained state of Britain’s public services and economy would diminish hopes of any government being re-elected #press

https://www.ft.com/content/7f6cb4c5-5d30-4352-b5af-9e65467ff724?utm_source=press.coop

UK house prices record biggest annual drop since 2009

Average cost of a home was £260,828 in July, 3.8% lower than last year, Nationwide data shows #press

https://www.ft.com/content/582ba8ec-7a93-4393-901f-5249129dd996?utm_source=press.coop

France to evacuate EU citizens from Niger after military coup

President Mohamed Bazoum, regarded as the west’s staunchest ally in the Sahel, was overthrown last week #press

https://www.ft.com/content/a0001c8a-4405-4f82-9444-35924ab6838f?utm_source=press.coop

Mainstream German parties have made it too easy for the far-right AfD

The party is becoming more disciplined as it senses power in some eastern states is within reach #press

https://www.ft.com/content/919fad77-3c02-443c-9016-9a6c351cbce8?utm_source=press.coop

Three large UK lenders cut mortgage rates as inflation outlook improves

NatWest, Halifax and Virgin Money become the latest home loan providers to reduce cost of borrowing on some products #press

https://www.ft.com/content/4d45fa8f-2d34-489b-82c6-23ad577fdc93?utm_source=press.coop

Three large UK lenders cut mortgage rates as inflation outlook improves

NatWest, Halifax and Virgin Money become the latest home loan providers to reduce cost of borrowing on some products #press

https://www.ft.com/content/4d45fa8f-2d34-489b-82c6-23ad577fdc93?utm_source=press.coop

Křetínský in talks to buy unit of ailing French tech group Atos

Paris has been closely following restructuring efforts of group that provides information systems for military #press

https://www.ft.com/content/1b6d4c2a-ff4e-461d-9a74-ac5ae2c4c6b9?utm_source=press.coop

Tracking Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia in maps

A visual guide to the war #press

https://www.ft.com/content/4351d5b0-0888-4b47-9368-6bc4dfbccbf5?utm_source=press.coop

Labour faces test of by-election appeal in Scotland after ex-SNP MP ousted

Constituents trigger recall vote after Margaret Ferrier was found to have broken Covid travel rules #press

https://www.ft.com/content/1c3dd673-608f-43c9-8713-6c361ad78023?utm_source=press.coop

FirstFT: Trump supporter bankrolls Robert F Kennedy Jr’s White House bid

Also in today’s newsletter, UK shop prices drop and Meta plans AI chatbots with ‘personas’ #press

https://www.ft.com/content/a139edc5-a991-47d5-8403-ae90635d2d1b?utm_source=press.coop