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Ministers have failed to implement laws on water quality in England, says watchdog
Office for Environmental Protection says government and Environment Agency ‘not on track’ to meet goalsWorld -
Hong Kong rallies close to bull market territory
Hang Seng set for strongest April performance among major stock indicesWorld - Hong Kong -
German spycatchers raise game against China and Russia
Recent arrests only ‘tip of the iceberg’, with hundreds more operatives believed to be ‘up to mischief’ in GermanyWorld - China -
Congolese forces claim to have thwarted coup ‘involving foreign nationals’
Government official says first ‘lines of inquiry’ point to self-exiled opposition politician Christian MalangaWorld -
How fast is UK inflation falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - United Kingdom -
The state handouts that get out of control
There is no effective means of constraining destructive subsidiesWorld -
Congo’s ‘forgotten’ war becomes a fight for survival
Battle for city of Goma pits government forces and allied militia against Rwandan-backed M23 rebel groupWorld -
President Xi in Paris, Met Gala in New York and a rate decision in London
Plus, media is the main earnings theme and a bumper week for British anniversariesWorld - New York -
The limits of what high interest rates can now achieve
We need to be realistic about what monetary policy can and cannot doWorld -
Don’t relax, Europe — the US hard right isn’t finished yet
Ultra-conservative Americans have views about the old continent that would dismay most EuropeansWorld -
FirstFT: Vladimir Putin replaces defence minister in unexpected shake-up
Also in today’s newsletter, Pret owner pivots to insurance, and can Europe’s economy rival the US again?World -
South Africa could be a thorn in BHP’s side as it makes £31bn Anglo American bid
The world’s biggest miner faces fraught politics and complicated history weeks before key general electionsWorld -
A justifiable ban on US non-compete clauses
There are other ways of retaining key workers and protecting trade secretsWorld -
What should I do with my father’s shares?
He was an avid investor and left me shares in public and private companiesWorld -
Should you sell your home ‘off market’?
Once the preserve of luxury London properties, the sales tactic is spreading. But what does it mean — and does it actually work?World -
Global fight intensifies against superbug ‘menace’
GSK joins UK government in committing £130mn to tackle growth of antimicrobial resistanceWorld -
Ministers split over aid for Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
UK chancellor ‘dragging feet’ over £200mn package for Belfast groupWorld -
Dutch coalition talks reach deadline as far right seeks power
Also in this newsletter: cash for critical raw material mining start-upsWorld - Netherlands -
Italy can seize ancient statue in US, European court says
Rome has tried for decades to repatriate ‘Victorious Youth’ from Getty museum in MalibuWorld -
More than potholes and planning at stake in local elections
Results in England and Wales will establish mood for upcoming national pollWorld -
Britons avoid the pub as cost of living weigh on leisure spending
Deloitte survey shows people opting to spend less money on social drinking than at any time since lockdownWorld -
Labour plans to retain key private sector role in Britain’s nationalised railways
The party has no proposals for state involvement in the companies that own the trainsWorld -
Why China’s market slump is far from a crisis
Investors should not write off the country’s growth potentialWorld - China -
How a Monaco hedge fund boss got tied up with an indebted English town
Lee Robinson’s advice was ‘like having Lionel Messi on your team’. Now his relationship with Warrington is under scrutinyWorld -
Sketchy Politics: Sunak's sinking feeling
The FT's UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green sketch out Rishi Sunak's defectors, the fallout from the recent elections, and political drama in ScotlandWorld -
EU faces pressure on Green Deal as elections loom
As business groups fret about competitiveness, the bloc’s climate rules have become a political battlegroundWorld - European Union -
Israel’s defence minister lambasts Netanyahu over lack of postwar plan
Yoav Gallant says current path is leading to resurgence of Hamas and potential for direct Israeli military rule in GazaWorld - Israel -
China ‘dwarfs’ US investments in EU neighbourhood countries
Countries in eastern Europe, north Africa and central Asia receive more funding from Beijing, EBRD saysWorld - China -
FT readers respond: private school fees
Commenters discuss the latest plans to tax fee-paying schools in the UK — join the debateWorld -
Swamp Notes: The Fed’s political pressures
The US central bank promised to cut interest rates this year. Should Joe Biden be worried if they don’t?World -
Terrestrial TV in UK threatened by online shift, say broadcasters
Media watchdog warned of ‘tipping point’ for model’s economic viabilityWorld - United Kingdom -
200,000 people in Wales live near land contaminated with heavy metals
Commons committee told number of population based on threshold of 300 ppm of lead in soilWorld -
US says defence pact with Saudi Arabia not possible without Israel deal
National security adviser Jake Sullivan tells FT Weekend Festival three-way pact necessary for Mideast peaceWorld - Israel -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westWorld - Russia -
Kalm Village, the ‘creative matchmaker’ in Chang Mai
Inside a temple to Thai textiles and craftsWorld -
BHP’s move for Anglo signals fierce battle for resources vital to green transition
Also in this newsletter: US inflation higher than expected, panic on Wall Street, science round-upWorld -
Britain risks throttling a golden goose
By restricting student visas, the UK is endangering its world-class university sectorWorld - United Kingdom -
Study casts doubt on ‘wokeness’ of US university courses
Analysis contradicts conservative claims that critical race theory has overtaken American campusesWorld -
The EU should call time on Russian LNG imports
With one more careful push, the bloc could wean itself off Moscow’s gas entirelyWorld - European Union -
What I wish I’d known before my smartphone was snatched
As phone theft surges, how can you protect your financial data?World