Financial Times Highlights: UK's Economic Diplomatic Efforts and Domestic Challenges

The Financial Times highlights major stories, including the UK chancellor's visit to New York, JD.com's founder managing from overseas, rising violence in England, and Labour's ambitious housing plans. UK chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to attract investors, while Richard Liu continues steering JD.com from London amidst increasing far-right violence and housing challenges in the UK.

In a bid to bolster the UK's economic standing, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has embarked on a significant visit to New York and Toronto. The trip comes as Reeves attempts to reassure international investors about Britain's stability post-Labour's recent electoral victory.

Meanwhile, Richard Liu, the founder of ecommerce behemoth JD.com, remains actively involved in the company's operations from London. His remote leadership underscores a growing trend among Chinese tech magnates to maintain influence while living abroad.

Violence erupted anew across multiple English towns and cities, marking one of the most intense outbreaks of far-right disorder in years. Concurrently, the new Labour government is pushing forward with an ambitious housing agenda, pledging the largest building boom in two generations, despite anticipated rural opposition.

(With inputs from agencies.)