Crises have inspired classics of literature — so is the great Covid-19 novel already under way?

Pandemic may spur greater use of robotics in food industry to cater for virus-wary customers

My love affair with the Tesla chief can’t survive the pandemic

What is it that makes an online performance really sing?

Our columnists’ thoughts on corporate and global debt, and economists’ Covid-19 approach

Reducing pensioners to ‘old dears’ ignores their wisdom and physical vitality

Cutting tuition fees is no longer realistic, but there are other ways to better support vital courses

As global lockdowns boost streaming subscriptions, filming freezes spell trouble ahead

Black journalist forced America to confront the evils of lynching

Look for something elegant and distinctive but not overbearing

You can enjoy flowers online that are past their best in the real world

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work

We need more and better surveys from across the globe to help us take the right course

Hilary Mantel’s lessons for a pandemic

Central banks repeatedly set the stage for the next boom and bust cycle, fuelled by growing debt

Tesla’s decision to buy liability cover from Elon Musk instead of a traditional insurer comes after premiums shot up

Dissatisfaction grows as watchdog calls on courts to act quickly on Covid-19 disputes

If the courts rule against the UK-listed insurer, there will be a fresh flood of claims

Decision comes amid row between companies and insurers on what is covered under policies

Euler Hermes has written to some brokers, saying it will offer less support in the UK if the government does not agree to backstop trade credit insurers. 

Insurers have been urged by regulators to reconsider shareholder payments during lockdown

Pandemic could dwarf other disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, John Neal says

As corporate insolvencies soar and firms try to hang on to their cash as long as possible, expect to hear a lot more about trade credit insurance.

Hiscox expects $150m of claims while Beazley expects to pay out $170m

Company to refund fraction of policy premiums to reflect reduction in driving  

Move by UK group will put pressure on other insurers to follow suit 

Businesses shift their focus from scale to survival as a coronavirus-led downturn takes hold — but the region’s underlying growth prospects bode well for the recovery

The Australian company was borne out of an online travel business that had a problem to solve

Coronavirus means many businesses face an uncertain future but the region’s fundamentals will aid recovery

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims

FCA warns failure to act could count against provider’s regulatory record

Almost half of British companies have scrapped payouts in response to coronavirus

Industry expects a sharp decline in claims as drivers stay at home during coronavirus pandemic

Cancelling payouts should not become a loyalty test

UK insurers bow to regulatory pressure but L&G has said it would push ahead with payout

Chief executive Thomas Buberl says different guidance between countries ‘difficult to accept’

We grew too fast, but came back stronger

From hedge fund manager to making children’s festive dreams come true

‘There are no warranties when you take on an insolvent company’

Economists look back to the Great Depression for clues on the scale of the economic crisis

Scale of unemployment underscores urgency of additional emergency relief funds

Airlines and airports say 14-day isolation period would be a ‘death blow’ to industry

Survival of coastal city’s vibrant arts scene will depend on community ‘being on the front foot’

Boris Johnson will set his exit strategy on Sunday, but changes will be limited

This is the first in a new FT Globetrotter series, in which correspondents and writers explore their local area up close. In Japan’s capital, despite the deserted shopping streets, nature is in full bloom

Rick Bright’s lawyers say federal investigators recommend he be reinstated during probe

Former Navy Seal who trained some of ragtag crew tells FT plan was ‘half-cocked’ and ‘inept’