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The European Union wants other countries to step up their game when it comes to cutting carbon emissions. More US banks will report earnings this week we'll see whether they can continue the good vibes from Friday. Plus, the Conservative Party is bracing for a massive blowout during the UK's general election next year. The FT's political editor, George Parker, says there is a path to victory, but it's very narrow.

The EU wants other polluting nations to cut emissions faster. Three of the largest US banks reported a surge in profits last week from charging more for loans as more US banks report this week. Plus the FT’s political editor, George Parker, examines how the UK conservative party might squeeze out a win during the country’s next general election.

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monica Lopez, Saffeya Ahmed (suff-YUH, EH-med) Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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