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Cokie Roberts, political journalist, 1943-2019

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington




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Robert Morgenthau, Manhattan district attorney, 1919-2019

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York




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A sports addict’s diary: my ‘Morning in America’

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving




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Ross Perot, businessman and politician, 1930-2019

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years




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Gloria Vanderbilt, artist and designer, 1924-2019

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’




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Herman Wouk, author, 1915-2019

A prolific American talent who defied the snobbery of literary critics




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Imperial foxtrot: my brush with Japanese royalty

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court




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Tony Mendez, CIA agent, 1940-2019

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran




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George HW Bush, 41st US president, dies aged 94

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office




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John McCain, Republican senator, 1936-2018

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle




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Charles Smith, FT journalist, 1935-2018

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan




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Tom Wolfe, writer, 1930-2018

American literary and journalistic iconoclast who Norman Mailer said was the hardest working writer of his time




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Barbara Bush, former US First Lady, 1925-2018

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character




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Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies aged 92




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US evangelist Billy Graham dies aged 99

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club




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Fernando Pacheco, doctor and cornerman, 1927-2017

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late




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Last Hope Island by Lynne Olson — the other Allies

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler




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Virginia candidates in a race to the bottom

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America




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Jake LaMotta, US boxer, 1922-2017

World champion whose life and career inspired the Oscar-winning ‘Raging Bull’




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How to view a solar eclipse in style

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears




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Zbigniew Brzezinski, US policy adviser, 1928-2017

Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 




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UK/dividends: Shell-shocked

Companies have option to unshackle themselves from expensive payouts




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Black is white for Anglo Irish Bank’s long-suffering shareholders

PwC’s finest scientific minds attempt to prove banks can exist in two states at once




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Force banks to take on more capital, says Sajid Javid

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm




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More than £2bn lent under ‘bounce back’ scheme on first day

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud




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Virgin Money profits halve as it prepares for surge in bad loans

UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients




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I am struggling to secure a job in the UK — should I return home?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice




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BNP warns coronavirus could dent 2020 profits by a fifth

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading




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US state pension system hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio




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Australia’s biggest pension fund says investors will withdraw billions

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus




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UK pension trustees urged to watch for dividends and ‘excessive’ bonuses

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic




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Westminster loses battle over pension fund investments

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful




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Five ways to protect your post-pandemic pension pot

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?




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Suspended UK pension contributions could total £1bn

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments




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Public sector unions take government to court over pension reform

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members




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Free FT webinar: Pensions funding storm

The Pensions Regulator and former minister Sir Steve Webb take part in online debate 




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Income-seeking investors face an uphill struggle 

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 




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Can I transfer my final-salary pension under lockdown?

Join a live discussion with FT’s pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Wednesday April 22 




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Pension transfers under lockdown

Market volatility has temporarily halted the £80bn final salary transfer market, yet there is increased desire to cash in 




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Coronavirus crisis inflicts a double blow to pensions

Retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities




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Aviva pension clients barred from cashing in property assets

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations




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Consumers warned over surge in coronavirus scams

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers




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How the coronavirus threatens Asia-Pacific’s $7tn pensions market

Sector across region hit by fears of panicked mass withdrawals due to pandemic




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Regulators urge UK savers to ‘keep calm’ during coronavirus volatility

Investors encouraged to take time before making any changes to their retirement plans




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Managing retirement income in a crisis

Those in pensions drawdown are at risk of  pound cost ravaging




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Income investors face ‘dividend drought’

£3.5bn worth of dividend payments cancelled this week 




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Equalise front-line doctors’ death benefits, says BMA

Some families of medics who die in service will receive higher payouts than others under current rules




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Relax tax rules on pensions access, argues Sir Steve Webb 

Former pensions minister says the crisis means greater flexibility is needed 




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Coronavirus: Retail investors attempt to navigate crisis

DIY investors and those in pensions drawdown scramble to adapt as stock markets plunge 




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Lockdown wines: the best reds to order from home

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers