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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldDonald Trump said Coca-Cola had agreed to use cane sugar in the production of the company’s signature beverage, in what would represent a major shift from its use of high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener in the US. In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump said he had been speaking to Coca-Cola about “using REAL Cane Sugar in Coke in the US, and they have agreed to do so”. He hailed it as a “good move” by the…

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Eight healthy babies have been born following mitochondrial transfer, which creates “three-parent” embryos, in the world’s first clinical assessment of the treatment developed to reduce the risk of DNA diseases. Genetic defects in mitochondrial DNA affect about one baby in 5,000, leading to a wide range of medical problems from muscle atrophy to heart failure and brain disease. “Mitochondrial disease can have a devastating impact on families,” said Sir Doug Turnbull, one of the Newcastle team of scientists who led the trial.…

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If you’re worried about being able to afford retirement, remote work might be your lifeline. Not only can it extend your career, it can also redefine what retirement looks like altogether. Roughly 40% of Americans say they plan to work during their retirement years, according to a study by Northwestern Mutual. That figure climbs to 45% for millennials and 48% for Gen Xers, many of whom aren’t just trying to stay active—they’re trying to stay afloat. For older workers in particular, the rise of remote work could offer the flexibility and freedom to ease into retirement instead of falling off…

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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK energy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.The deputy leader of Reform UK has told green energy bosses that the party will “strike down” industry subsidies if it wins power in the next general election, in a warning shot that will put energy policy at the forefront of political debate. Richard Tice said in a letter sent to leading renewable energy developers, including SSE, Scottish Power and Ørsted, that it would “reassess all net zero-related commitments” as a result of their “intolerable costs” to the economy. The Boston and Skegness MP…

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Not having kids might mean fewer financial obligations, but it doesn’t automatically make retirement planning easier. In fact, flying solo as you age comes with its own set of complexities, from health care costs to estate decisions. Here’s what child-free adults should know when planning for life after work. Key Takeaways Child-free retirees often enjoy more flexibility but must proactively plan for long-term care and estate decisions. Without heirs, the focus shifts from legacy building to safe spending, optimal risk taking, and tax-smart asset drawdowns. Naming trustworthy proxies and setting up proper beneficiary structures is particularly important when kids aren’t…

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Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldThe Trump administration has called on Silicon Valley’s defence, space and energy start-ups to help restore America’s industrial base and reduce its trade deficit, as it prepares to spend billions of dollars on high-tech military hardware. “A country without robust manufacturing is hardly a country at all,” US trade representative Jamieson Greer told the Reindustrialize conference in Detroit, where hundreds of start-ups had gathered to pitch their wares to venture capitalists and government officials.“We have a $1.2tn trade deficit in…

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