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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - March 23

ReutersMar 23, 2026 5:56 AM

March 23 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Headlines

- Poste Italiane launches 10.8 billion euro bid for Telecom Italia

- Solo investor Air Street raises $232 million to chase hot AI bets

- British energy supplier flags growing debt burden as Iran conflict drives up prices

- Companies face having to declare individuals behind UK political donations

Overview

- Poste Italiane PST.MI said it had launched an offer to buy Telecom Italia for 10.8 billion euros ($12.46 billion).

- London-based Air Street Capital has raised $232 million for a new fund, bringing assets under management to about $400 million.

- British energy supplier EDF said an energy price shock from the Iran war is likely to push British households deeper into debt and add to financial pressures on suppliers.

- Companies will have to provide information on the individuals behind corporate donations to British political parties under rules expected to be announced to tackle foreign financial interference.

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