June 25 (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

- UK to purchase US jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons

- Tesla threatened with fine in France over 'deceptive'

claims

- Spain blocks BBVA from merging with Sabadell for at least

three years

- Italy's Monte dei Paschi sale sparks EU scrutiny after

global investors sidelined

Overview

- The British government said it would purchase a dozen

F-35A fighter jets capable of firing tactical nuclear weapons in

what it described as the biggest expansion of its nuclear

deterrent in a generation.

- French investigators ordered Tesla to stop what

they called "deceptive business practices" or face thousands of

euros in fines.

- Spain's BBVA will not be allowed to integrate

its operations with Sabadell for at least three years

as one of the conditions imposed by the Spanish government on

its hostile bid for its smaller rival in a potential blow to the

suitor's expansion plans.

- The European Commission is examining the Italian

government's sale of a 15% stake in Monte dei Paschi di Siena

last year, following claims that large investors were

shut out of the bidding process.

(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)