Jude Webber
@judewebber.bsky.social
Ireland correspondent Financial Times - all things N&S. Transplanted from Latam. All views own etc
Great insight into NZ rate-setting decisions from the peerless Rebecca Howard
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
Behind closed doors at the RBNZ: The marathon to set interest rates
When Anna Breman becomes Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor on Dec 1, she gains a powerful title – but only one vote when it comes to setting interest r...
businessdesk.co.nz
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Great insight into NZ rate-setting decisions from the peerless Rebecca Howard
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
With the excellent @helenwarrell.bsky.social we dive into Ireland's defence vulnerability here...
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
With the excellent @helenwarrell.bsky.social we dive into Ireland's defence vulnerability here...
Reposted by Jude Webber
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
32 Words was the first book I read in Ireland. I met Manchán for coffee and found him fascinating and generous. To the many, well-deserved, tributes to his infectious energy and enthusiasm for Irish and its cultural heritage, here’s mine:
on.ft.com/4n1N61Y
on.ft.com/4n1N61Y
‘Not a wake but a hurlamaboc’: Manchán Magan and the rise of the Irish language
[FREE TO READ] Ireland’s ancient language and folklore are having a renaissance. For the Celtic-curious, Magan, who died last week, is a wonderful place to start
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October 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
32 Words was the first book I read in Ireland. I met Manchán for coffee and found him fascinating and generous. To the many, well-deserved, tributes to his infectious energy and enthusiasm for Irish and its cultural heritage, here’s mine:
on.ft.com/4n1N61Y
on.ft.com/4n1N61Y
Another reason to hate X - it appears to have deleted my profile. I couldn't sign in, so reset the password after many attempts and I've only just noticed that it has set up a whole new account. Just. So. Tedious.
May 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Another reason to hate X - it appears to have deleted my profile. I couldn't sign in, so reset the password after many attempts and I've only just noticed that it has set up a whole new account. Just. So. Tedious.
Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the papal conclave www.ft.com/content/e675... via @ft
Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the papal conclave
The Irish-American camerlengo is responsible for overseeing the Vatican’s secretive election to choose the next pope
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May 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Kevin Farrell, the cardinal running the papal conclave www.ft.com/content/e675... via @ft
The buzz over rare earths is growing. I visited a Belfast company recycling magnets and separating the four most valuable rare earth oxides as it plans US expansion
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Belfast magnet recycling start-up offers rare earth promise
Ionic Technologies says it is the only company outside China able to separate the four most valuable oxides
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March 27, 2025 at 6:54 AM
The buzz over rare earths is growing. I visited a Belfast company recycling magnets and separating the four most valuable rare earth oxides as it plans US expansion
www.ft.com/content/a8c8...
www.ft.com/content/a8c8...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will pass through Shannon in Ireland on Thursday en route to the US; Irish Taoiseach to meet him
February 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will pass through Shannon in Ireland on Thursday en route to the US; Irish Taoiseach to meet him