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Andrew England

Middle East editor at Financial Times. Former Southern Africa Bureau Chief; Middle East correspondent, East Africa correspondent. Views My Own

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Trump warns US will not rush into peace deal with Iran as talks drag on

Bid to extend fragile ceasefire ● Tehran's nuclear goals in focus ● Republican Party hawks hit out

View Front PageFinancial Times • MAY 25, 2026

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Trump warns US will not rush into peace deal with Iran as talks drag on

Bid to extend fragile ceasefire ● Tehran's nuclear goals in focus ● Republican Party hawks hit out

With:Lauren Fedor,Neri Zilber

Financial Times•MAY 25, 2026•Lead Story

The report focuses on the diplomatic deliberations and domestic political pressures surrounding a potential US-Iran agreement, emphasizing caution and the complexities of the negotiation process.

Saudi Arabia curbs consultancy work and delays payments as Iran war bites

With:Arash Massoudi

Financial Times•MAY 22, 2026

Examines the fiscal constraints and domestic economic impact of regional conflict on the kingdom's Vision 2030 modernization projects.

Record US fuel exports yield bonanza for oil groups but pose risk to Trump

Europe and Asia lean on supplies ● American pump prices hit high ● Peace deal hint drives sell-off

With:Malcolm Moore,Jamie Smyth

Financial Times•MAY 7, 2026•Lead Story

The paper links global energy market dynamics directly to US domestic politics, highlighting the inherent tension between corporate export profits and consumer inflation at the pump.

Israel gave UAE high-tech laser system to fend off drone and missile barrages

With:Neri Zilber

Financial Times•MAY 1, 2026

Reports on previously undisclosed defence technology cooperation between Israel and the UAE amid escalating regional threats.

Opec dealt blow as frustration with oil export quotas drives UAE to exit cartel

With:Verity Ratcliffe

Financial Times•APR 29, 2026

Reports a significant structural disruption to global energy markets driven by internal disputes over production limits.

Iran seizes two ships in show of force as bid to revive peace talks founders

Tehran refuses to submit ● Trump extends ceasefire ● US blockade persists ● Oil rises above $100

With:Alice Hancock

Financial Times•APR 23, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the naval escalation primarily through its geopolitical and macroeconomic impacts, explicitly linking diplomatic gridlock and military maneuvers to the resulting spike in global oil prices.

Trump declares blockade of Hormuz after Iran talks fail to yield peace deal

Navy to halt toll-paying ships ● Tehran speaks of ‘mistrust’ ● Fears for oil price ● Global economy dented

With:James Politi,Jamie Smyth,Sam Fleming

Financial Times•APR 13, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames a major geopolitical and military escalation firmly through its economic implications, immediately linking naval movements to oil prices and the global economy.

Israeli hit on Lebanon threatens truce

Tehran halts strait traffic after attack on Hizbollah

With:Najmeh Bozorgmehr,James Shotter,Raya Jalabi

Financial Times•APR 9, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the geopolitical escalation specifically through its impact on fragile diplomatic truces and global markets, balancing military developments with economic reactions.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Andrew England in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.