More than 350m EU citizens will elect a new European Parliament in May

Continuously-updated FT projection now includes UK polls

Region’s push into major equity and bond benchmarks drives strong inflows

Online marketplaces must be responsible for what they sell, says consumer organisation Beuc

Moderniser who served on front bench for 18 years championed Olympics and Sure Start

But social entrepreneurs struggle to attract sufficient funding

A forceful challenger of union power at British Leyland

This hospital saga is gripping, well acted and sometimes harrowing

The doctor at the heart of this film shows dauntless compassion

An autobiographical movie that strips bare the actor’s early years

Find out which schools are offering distance-learning post-graduate business degrees

Teaching geared to developing ‘ability to use wide range of career skills’

Controversial cigarette tycoon and ex-president still wields influence

Farc declaration of war raises fears of a fresh outbreak of conflict

Marches come as discontent grows over labour reform, pensions and corruption

With the exodus set to continue, the strains on Bogotá and other governments are set to intensify

Initiative would be modelled on Singapore’s Temasek with focus on start-ups

State funds and families encouraged to buy shares in pursuit of Prince Mohammed target

Ignacio Galán says energy distributor’s listing highlights president’s market-friendly policies

Proposal successfully passes committee stages on the way to plenary vote

Mismanagement and corruption leave some of nation’s biggest teams on brink of collapse

Fans cheer prospect of Ashley exit but obstacles remain to getting deal across line

Khalid al-Falih to lead a new government ministry for investment

Kingdom to raise crude production and offer deep discounts just as coronavirus hits demand

Decision to drive down crude price after Russia row will hit revenue

Rare sign of investor confidence in industry battered by coronavirus pandemic

The French director’s centenary is celebrated with a new box set of his subdued, subtle films

The much-loved film critic traces how the nation’s film industry found its voice in a three-part series on BBC4

Elizabeth Carroll’s documentary spotlights Kennedy as celebrity cook and social historian

In this FT series people share their stories of this extraordinary time

Our columnist on spring glory

These self-isolating desert fathers were connoisseurs of plants — and human nature

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

Exclusive: Disappointing results revealed in draft documents published accidentally by WHO

GPs and charities warn patients dying from coronavirus are suffering unnecessarily

Killings in Dera’a province are testing Syrian leader’s alliance with Russia

News of chief executive’s departure highlights problems the tobacco group faces

Critics of AI platforms doubt whether they eliminate human interviewers’ prejudices

Resist the temptation to rely on networks. Plus: practical tips for recruiters

Stefan Bomhard joins tobacco group from car dealer Inchcape

Regulations are dripping with good intentions but come at a cost

Marine operators are looking to clean up their act

Trade union issues warning as coronavirus fears leave 11,000 crew members stranded at sea 

Subsidies and freebies to retain cash-strapped users add to sector’s financial burden

Operators grapple with fierce competition in their battle to boost profits

Cable company added Three as a new customer for so-called ‘backhaul’ network

Deal’s architects say it will improve connectivity, choice and value, but consumers have heard that before

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock

Paramore frontwoman broadens her sonic palette with solo debut

The British composer interprets the Czech’s piano works with an unsentimental, sharply focused immediacy