14-08-2026 12:01 via ft.com

FirstFT: Iran war pushes up mortgage costs for borrowers

Also in today’s newsletter: Anthropic and ChatGPT launch cheap models, and Venezuela requests return of 31 tonnes of gold

Read more »

Can Andy Burnham's devolution plan actually bear fruit?

Can Andy Burnham's devolution plan actually bear fruit?

Turkey and Cyprus holiday spots hit by Iran war and last-minute booking

How grandparents can help with school fees

Americans sour on Trump’s economy as affordability strains intensify

Nationwide boost rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs – are they a good home for your cash?

Nationwide boost rates on fixed savings accounts and ISAs – are they a good home for your cash?

Water bills set to rise again for millions of households – how you can cut costs

Water bills set to rise again for millions of households – how you can cut costs

Are investment trusts falling out of favour?

Are investment trusts falling out of favour?

Average stamp duty by region: How much are you likely to pay?

Average stamp duty by region: How much are you likely to pay?

Bond markets are too relaxed about inflation

Bond markets are too relaxed about inflation

Claim your exclusive offer

Claim your exclusive offer

Are ‘boring’ sectors back?

Are ‘boring’ sectors back?

Swiss economy grows at fastest rate since 2021

A farewell to Matthew Jukes, Britain’s top wine expert

A farewell to Matthew Jukes, Britain’s top wine expert