Financial Times: Business News

Trusted global reporting on business, politics, finance, the arts and beyond.

3.8 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v2.300.0-snapshot.0.24777896888101.13015+8fb9049 23.7 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.300.0-snapshot.0.24777896888101.13015+8fb9049 (2142300000)
Updated: Sep 29, 2026 (11 days ago)
APK size: 23.7 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: Jul 4, 2013 (at least)
Permissions: 22 (1 sensitive)
Website: ft.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Financial Times: Business News is an app by Times Newspapers Limited in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least July 2013. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.6.5.890, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 8.0. It asks for 22 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: read phone status and identity. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.299.0-snapshot.105.12079493800315.11915+14828e6. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.300.0-snapshot.0.24777896888101.13015+8fb9049

What's new —————— * Bug fixes and performance improvements Contact Us —————— • Contact us at [email protected] (opens in new tab) or chat with us at https://help.ft.com with your feedback and suggestions

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Empower your ambitions with the Financial Times’ unrivalled, globally focused journalism. WHAT’S FREE? Download for free and access all podcasts, all videos, the FT Crossword, markets & finance blog “Alphaville” and 3 articles of your choice per month without any payment. FINANCIAL TIMES ADVANTAGE: • Accurate, independent, and insightful journalism since 1888. • Unbiased reporting: Expert comment and analysis on world news, business, politics, economics, finance, companies and more • Thought-provoking journalism: Explore the arts, real estate, fashion, food, books, technology news and more with a unique FT voice • Market Insights: Monitor real-time stock prices, charts, equities screeners, and global market news •Personalised news: Follow topics important to you by curating your own feed with MyFT LISTEN, WATCH, READ: • Podcasts, including News Briefing and FT Weekend • Articles read by AI • Available with Apple CarPlay for news on the go • Offline Reading: Save articles and editions for offline reading anywhere, anytime • Video: Compelling insights through video journalism JOIN THE CONVERSATION: •Engage and Share: Join the conversation in the comments, or share and gift news stories HAVE A SUBSCRIPTION? • Go beyond free access with discounts and offers in the app • Choose from access levels based on your content needs • Current subscribers log in for seamless access IS THE FT FOR YOU? Whether you're an economist analysing global trends, a stockbroker navigating market shifts, a business leader staying ahead of financial news, or a curious mind exploring politics, culture, and the forces shaping our world, the Financial Times offers world-class insights to inspire, inform, and push you further in your ambitions. From Wall Street to Hong Kong, from New York to London, FT covers not just markets and finance, but also global affairs, technology, climate policy, and industry leading social research. Whether you're unpacking the impact of elections, exploring cultural shifts, or following scientific breakthroughs, our innovative approach to news brings you deeper analysis and fresh perspectives. With reporting from over 50 countries, opinion pieces, long-form features, and expert commentary on everything from diplomacy to digital transformation, FT is for those who think beyond the headlines. Whether you're planning your next departure to a cultural capital, exploring new culinary experiences, or seeking fresh literary insights, stay ahead of the conversation with FT. Terms and conditions apply. Read them at ft.com/terms We respect your privacy. Read our privacy policy at ft.com/privacy

Version history

8 versions are listed; the oldest rated Trusted is v2.6.5.890. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v2.288.0-snapshot.35.1708068546041.13849+5773775 it requires Android 8.0+.

v2.300.0-snapshot.0.24777896888101.13015+8fb9049 LATEST Sep 29, 2026 23.7 MB TRUSTED v2.299.0-snapshot.105.12079493800315.11915+14828e6 Sep 15, 2026 23.7 MB TRUSTED v2.298.0-snapshot.0.1964034524695.10322+684c43d Aug 26, 2026 22.5 MB TRUSTED v2.288.0-snapshot.35.1708068546041.13849+5773775 Oct 6, 2026 15.1 MB TRUSTED v2.255.0-snapshot.53.2337338878055.6582+e1aad36 May 4, 2026 11.1 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 29, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Unknown” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 6 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Sep 29, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 29, 2026
Signed byCN=Unknown, OU=Assanka, O=Unknown, L=Unknown, ST=Unknown, C=Unknown
Signing certificate (SHA-1)FE:9D:90:FE:7D:80:01:79:AE:2C:AA:98:23:69:0E:85:77:B2:57:95
File MD5b70a1f5689b158c2a17e1bbcea4fc314
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (22)

Financial Times: Business News requests 22 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Foreground service media playback android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.ft.news.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Financial Times: Business News APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Financial Times: Business News for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 2.255.0-snapshot.53.2337338878055.6582+e1aad36 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 2.255.0-snapshot.53.2337338878055.6582+e1aad36 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Financial Times: Business News free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Financial Times: Business News APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 6 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is b70a1f5689b158c2a17e1bbcea4fc314.