Kate Allen
@kateallen.ft.com
Weekend News Editor, the Financial Times. I did write the headline.
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I’m becoming increasingly convinced that everything can be explained by either accounting policy or regulatory failure.
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The @financialtimes.com tells it like it is.
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The @financialtimes.com tells it like it is.
The @financialtimes.com tells it like it is.
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The @financialtimes.com tells it like it is.
Re-upping this book recc … ‘Political Violence in the Weimar Republic: Fight for the Streets & Fear of Civil War’ by Dirk Schumann. V informative about how political violence ratchets up & is treated differently by the authorities depending who is doing it, & how that shapes how events unfold.
This is a more academic look at how politics descended into violence and how the state facilitated some of it (posting again as I messed up the thread)
www.berghahnbooks.com/title/Schuma...
www.berghahnbooks.com/title/Schuma...
Political Violence in the Weimar Republic, 1918-1933: Fight for the Streets and Fear of Civil War | Berghahn Books
Independent Publishing since 1994
www.berghahnbooks.com
January 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Re-upping this book recc … ‘Political Violence in the Weimar Republic: Fight for the Streets & Fear of Civil War’ by Dirk Schumann. V informative about how political violence ratchets up & is treated differently by the authorities depending who is doing it, & how that shapes how events unfold.
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Just posting this to the main timeline in case anyone else is interested (mini thread of book reccs on Weimar Germany)
March 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Just posting this to the main timeline in case anyone else is interested (mini thread of book reccs on Weimar Germany)
Hey Bluesky, the Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has written for us at the @financialtimes.com arguing that smarter regulation is the key to fixing social media …
(Gift link, first 300 clicks free)
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(Gift link, first 300 clicks free)
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Banning under-16s won’t fix social media
[FREE TO READ] The toxic ecosystem we have today can be better addressed with competition than regulation
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January 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Hey Bluesky, the Bluesky CEO @jay.bsky.team has written for us at the @financialtimes.com arguing that smarter regulation is the key to fixing social media …
(Gift link, first 300 clicks free)
as.ft.com/r/5b6e4379-3...
(Gift link, first 300 clicks free)
as.ft.com/r/5b6e4379-3...
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Since security is a cost of living issue and the cost of living is mainly an inflation issue, we should give the Bank of England control of Trident
January 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Since security is a cost of living issue and the cost of living is mainly an inflation issue, we should give the Bank of England control of Trident
A busy Sunday! And you’ll already probably be aware of our main story tonight. But here are a few other things that happened today … (thread)
www.ft.com/content/b287...
www.ft.com/content/b287...
EU readies €93bn tariffs in retaliation for Trump’s Greenland threat
Europe could also threaten to restrict US companies’ market access in run-up to crunch talks at Davos
www.ft.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM
A busy Sunday! And you’ll already probably be aware of our main story tonight. But here are a few other things that happened today … (thread)
www.ft.com/content/b287...
www.ft.com/content/b287...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM
It’s been one of those busy Saturdays. If you’re online news-junkie-ing this evening you’ll have seen our splash tonight already. Here are some other things you might have missed … (thread)
www.ft.com/content/6055...
www.ft.com/content/6055...
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island
www.ft.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
It’s been one of those busy Saturdays. If you’re online news-junkie-ing this evening you’ll have seen our splash tonight already. Here are some other things you might have missed … (thread)
www.ft.com/content/6055...
www.ft.com/content/6055...
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If you listen very carefully, you can hear Charles de Gaulle screaming I BLOODY TOLD YOU SO from some rural French cemetery.
January 17, 2026 at 5:59 PM
If you listen very carefully, you can hear Charles de Gaulle screaming I BLOODY TOLD YOU SO from some rural French cemetery.
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To further UK-US relations, am willing to give up my North Bury Junior League 87/88 season runners-up medal.
www.ft.com/content/bd78...
www.ft.com/content/bd78...
Venezuela’s opposition leader gives her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump
María Corina Machado leaves White House meeting without the US president’s backing to be her country’s next leader
www.ft.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:15 AM
To further UK-US relations, am willing to give up my North Bury Junior League 87/88 season runners-up medal.
www.ft.com/content/bd78...
www.ft.com/content/bd78...
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Three dynamite FT reporting jobs have opened up: Here are the links.
— European Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— Tax Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— US Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— European Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— Tax Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— US Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
January 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Three dynamite FT reporting jobs have opened up: Here are the links.
— European Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— Tax Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— US Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— European Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— Tax Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
— US Business Correspondent: job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/financialtim...
Attempting to insure against the advent of a Farage-led government … (gift link)
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EU demands ‘Farage clause’ as part of Brexit reset talks with Britain
[FREE TO READ] Brussels wants insurance in the event that Reform UK wins the next election
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January 11, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Attempting to insure against the advent of a Farage-led government … (gift link)
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When George Lansbury tried this (over votes for women) he lost the by-election.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Labour MP tells Starmer: Scrap jury reforms or face by-election
Karl Turner, who was once falsely accused of a crime, has warned the PM he will stand down on a point of principle
www.thetimes.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:12 AM
When George Lansbury tried this (over votes for women) he lost the by-election.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Sudden influx of new followers - bit odd. Anyone else?
January 10, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Sudden influx of new followers - bit odd. Anyone else?
I’m becoming increasingly convinced that everything can be explained by either accounting policy or regulatory failure.
January 2, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I’m becoming increasingly convinced that everything can be explained by either accounting policy or regulatory failure.
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It's New Year, so time to look back and forward. These are 10 things I think we need to recognise in 2026. It’s a response to what I think are profoundly damaging mistaken assumptions I’ve heard and read from practitioners, journalists, and analysts in 2025. Warning: very long🧵
January 1, 2026 at 4:55 PM
It's New Year, so time to look back and forward. These are 10 things I think we need to recognise in 2026. It’s a response to what I think are profoundly damaging mistaken assumptions I’ve heard and read from practitioners, journalists, and analysts in 2025. Warning: very long🧵
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A useful reminder for tired news editors of what we’ve done at work this year. Happy new year to all of you, you’re the unsung heroes of every newsroom.
Our @yougov.co.uk data journalism extraordinaire Matt Smith has compiled all news tracker results from 2025 into this stunning graphic
This tells us so much about what 'cuts through', how news cycles evolve, and what grabs attention re: flash moments vs ongoing stories
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
This tells us so much about what 'cuts through', how news cycles evolve, and what grabs attention re: flash moments vs ongoing stories
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
December 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A useful reminder for tired news editors of what we’ve done at work this year. Happy new year to all of you, you’re the unsung heroes of every newsroom.
A useful reminder for tired news editors of what we’ve done at work this year. Happy new year to all of you, you’re the unsung heroes of every newsroom.
Our @yougov.co.uk data journalism extraordinaire Matt Smith has compiled all news tracker results from 2025 into this stunning graphic
This tells us so much about what 'cuts through', how news cycles evolve, and what grabs attention re: flash moments vs ongoing stories
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
This tells us so much about what 'cuts through', how news cycles evolve, and what grabs attention re: flash moments vs ongoing stories
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
December 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A useful reminder for tired news editors of what we’ve done at work this year. Happy new year to all of you, you’re the unsung heroes of every newsroom.
Tear it up / shred it and use it to mulch your garden.
Where does all the Christmas cardboard go? ft.trib.al/Jh7W7P5
Where does all the Christmas cardboard go?
Typical UK household receives delivery boxes the height of a skyscraper each year
ft.trib.al
December 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Tear it up / shred it and use it to mulch your garden.
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Why are female authors asked to bare their souls to promote their books?
In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
Up close and personal
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December 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Why are female authors asked to bare their souls to promote their books?
In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
In July, Caroline O'Donoghue discussed how if you don't get personal when promoting your book it seems you won't get coverage, sales or even the deals 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead