Farmer Minette Batters: ‘When are we going to take food seriously?’
The former NFU president on feeding 70mn people in the face of climate change — and the genius of Jeremy Clarkson #press
Corbyn expelled from Labour and stands as independent candidate
Veteran socialist to run against party he used to lead in upcoming UK general election #press
Hungary seeks to ‘redefine’ its Nato membership over Ukraine
Viktor Orbán does not want his country to take part in operations outside the military alliance’s territory #press
Alibaba raises $5bn for share buybacks as it warns of AI challenges
Chair and chief vow to balance repurchases with investments to keep up with new developments in artificial intelligence #press
TV debates can change election campaigns. Leaders should choose wisely
Rishi Sunak’s best hope is to go up against all main parties, not a head-to-head with Keir Starmer #press
G7 finance ministers mull plan to issue debt backed by frozen assets
Also in this newsletter: Poland and Greece demand a shared EU air defence system #press
How Britain’s Tory establishment fought Jeff Zucker’s Abu Dhabi-backed Telegraph takeover
Rishi Sunak’s ‘hand was forced’ as PM acts to change law to stop foreign states from buying media groups #press
Private care home closures in England raise concern over quality of provision
Industry regulator has shut 804 for-profit facilities since 2011, study shows #press
Bicycle parts maker Shimano seeks growth with Singapore plant
Japanese group chair expects south-east Asia to become major market for sports bikes #press
FirstFT: US steel unions urge Joe Biden to investigate Chinese shipbuilding
Also in this newsletter, Moody’s downgrades Chinese developer Vanke’s bonds and US warns Israel against ‘smashing into Rafah’ #press