UK Prime Minister Theresa May makes a big gamble that risks a no-deal Brexit, the Federal Reserve signals it will hold rates steady all year as economic growth slows, Levi Strauss returns to the stock market with a $6.6bn valuation and retailer Williams Sonoma delivers an unusually rosy outlook for the year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EU leaders tell the UK government there are no guarantees Brexit can be delayed, Google overhauls how it displays certain search results in Europe to avoid more trouble, another round of US-China trade talks are scheduled for next week in Beijing and FedEx shows the effects of a weakening global economy. Plus, the FT’s Kadhim Shubber explains the latest in the fight between Tesla chief executive Elon Musk and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Speaker of the House of Commons delivers a fresh blow to Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal hopes, the $43bn Worldpay deal piles pressure on rivals for more tie-ups and US farmers are being cut out of the Japanese market. Plus, the FT's Shannon Bond explains how ride-hailing company Lyft plans to pitch investors before its upcoming IPO.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May pins Brexit deal hopes on last-minute talks with the Democratic Unionist Party, French President Emmanuel Macron is under renewed pressure after looters smashed scores of shops and set fire to a restaurant in Paris and adverse weather and deadly bacteria cause Italian olive oil prices to surge. Plus, the FT’s Olaf Storbeck explains the merger talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two top Facebook executives are set to leave the social network, Google faces yet another fine from Brussels and the US Senate votes to block President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency at the Mexican border. Plus, the FT's editorial director and UK political commentator Robert Shrimsley will wrap up this big week in Brexit, and tell us what to expect in the coming weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British MPs have to decide on a way forward on Brexit, the US bows to international pressure on the safety of the Boeing 737 Max plane and former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort faces indictments in New York that could forestall a presidential pardon on his federal sentence. Plus, the FT’s Brussel's reporter Rochelle Toplensky explains why Spotify filed an antitrust complaint against Apple. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prime Minister Theresa May's latest Brexit deal fails in parliament, Royal Dutch Shell says it’s aiming to become the largest electricity company in the world by the 2030s and the FBI charges prominent financiers and celebrities for using cash bribes to bypass the admissions process at prominent American colleges. Plus, the FT’s Anjli Raval explains how BP lobbied against US methane rules despite its green public stance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Prime Minister Theresa May secures a revised Brexit deal ahead of a crucial Commons vote, easyJet is stockpiling parts for its aircraft in Europe in case of a no-deal Brexit, US executives and officials threaten to stay away from Russia’s economic forum and US President Donald Trump’s proposed budget sets up another potential government shutdown. Plus, the FT’s Patti Waldmeir explains what two recent 737 Max 8 aircraft crashes mean for Boeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bank of England tightens liquidity buffers before Brexit, top UBS executives accuse the bank of using maternity leave as a reason for cutting women's bonuses and Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi plan to establish a new leadership structure for their alliance. Plus, the FT’s George Parker explains what to expect this week on Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort is sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison, Airbus all but rules out paying back millions in outstanding loans for development of the A380 superjumbo, Facebook’s pivots to privacy raises questions about its business model and a new report shows the gender wealth gap could take two centuries to close. Plus, the FT’s Richard Waters explains how the business software apps many of us use every day are helping tech stocks make a comeback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.