Is China our ‘friend’? Readers weigh in

Readers discuss security concerns over dealings with China, Prince Andrew’s relationship with Jeffery Epstein and pressure on the NHS (Picture: Ken Ishii -Pool/Getty Images) Do you agree with our readers? Have your say on these MetroTalk topics and more in the comments Government needs to 'recognise that China is not our friend', says reader Tsering (MetroTalk, Tue) goes to some lengths to…

Sompo International posts higher H1’25 profit with strong reinsurance performance

Sompo International Holdings Ltd., a specialty provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance, reported an insurance service profit of $1.038 billion in its first half financial year results, an increase of 75% on the prior year, with the firm highlighting significant growth across all three business segments. For H1’25, Sompo International’s gross insurance revenue increased by 7% to…

UK lenders raise mortgage rates amid warnings over inflation and energy prices

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Residential property myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Some of Britain’s biggest lenders have announced a flurry of mortgage rate rises in the wake of war in the Middle East, as concerns rise over the impact on energy prices and inflation.NatWest, the Co-operative Bank and Skipton on Friday became the…

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