Louise Haigh resigns as UK transport secretary over phone offence

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. UK transport secretary Louise Haigh has resigned after admitting on Thursday that she had pleaded guilty to a criminal offence over a missing mobile phone. “Whatever the facts of the matter, this issue will inevitably … Read more

Twitter reactions: Harry Brook hits a magnificent century as England finish on 319/5 on Day 2 of first NZ vs ENG Test

Harry Brook’s remarkable performance on Day 2 of the first Test against New Zealand has put England in a strong position, as they finished at 319 for 5, trailing by just 29 runs. Brook’s unbeaten score of 132 came despite New Zealand’s bowlers initially dominating the match, reducing England to a precarious 71 for 4 … Read more

Sanofi exec says remote work takes away employee ‘serendipity’

Sanofi has managed the daunting task faced by managers worldwide: hauling its employees back to the office with minimal fuss. That’s an impressive feat for a company that said last year it was going “all-in on AI.” The $50 billion French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi is quickly converting its operations to an AI-first model. Thousands of … Read more

Ennis’s Confidence Waning? Hearn Casts Doubt On Ortiz Jr. Bout

Eddie Hearn still can’t say for certain that Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis will fight WBC interim junior middleweight champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. next. The Matchroom promoter Hearn says, “Maybe” the Ennis vs. Vergil Jr. clash will happen on February 22nd. He expects an announcement soon. Ennis looked like the picture of a mentally shattered person after … Read more