Roula Khalaf talks to Alec Russell about her meeting with Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is now campaigning for his killers to be brought to justice. 

Contributors: Alec Russell, editor of FT Weekend, and Roula Khalaf, deputy editor.  Producer: Fiona Symon

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Sterling has taken a beating in the currency markets, falling to a fresh two-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Michael Hunter discusses why this has happened and who will be affected with Katie Martin, the FT's capital markets editor.

Contributors: Michael Hunter, markets reporter, and Katie Martin, capital markets editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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With the economy in trouble and relations with western allies strained, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grip over Turkey’s ruling AK party is showing signs of weakening. Former prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells the FT's Laura Pitel why he thinks the country needs a new vision.

Contributor: Laura Pitel, Turkey correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon. Clips from edited interview with Ahmet Davutoglu and Reuters.

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Falling interest rates, weak trading volumes and automation have led to an exceptionally brutal summer for global investment banks, which have shed tens of thousands of jobs, particularly on trading desks. Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, discusses the bleak outlook for bankers with Robert Armstrong, US financial editor.

Contributors: Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, and Robert Armstrong, US financial editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Donald Trump has dashed hopes for an imminent peace deal with the Taliban that were intended to pave the way for the US to withdraw the last of its troops from Afghanistan. Jyotsna Singh discusses how this leaves the war torn country as it prepares for presidential elections at the end of the month, with Stephanie Findlay and Farhan Bokhari.

Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, Stephanie Findlay, South Asia correspondent, and Farhan Bokhari, Producers: Jyotsna Singh and Fiona Symon

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John Ruskin was a towering figure in the Victorian era: an art critic, social reformer and all round thinker who had a huge influence on British society. After his death he fell out of favour. Yet much of what he wrote about the nature of work and the importance of protecting the environment is relevant today. James Pickford discusses his legacy with Sandra Kemp, an academic who oversees the Ruskin collection at Lancaster University and Andrew Hill, management editor.

The Ruskin: Museum of the Near Future

Contributors: James Pickford, deputy FT Money editor, Sandra Kemp, director of the Lancaster University’s Ruskin Library, and Andrew Hill, management editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love

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An experiment in urban planning backed by the UK’s health service has shown how even small changes can have a big impact on the health of communities. Darren Dodd discusses what’s been learnt so far with some of the project’s backers.

Contributors: Darren Dodd, editor of FT Health, Emily Hough, strategy director for NHS England,

Christian Norris, of PA Consulting and Ellen Halstead of Peabody Housing Association> Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love

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Paul Volcker, who died at the weekend, was one of the most influential monetary policy makers of the 20th century. The FT’s Gillian Tett spoke to the former central banker at his home in New York last year about his views on good government, regulating finance and US China relations. In this podcast, she shares some excerpts from the conversation.

Contributors: Katie Martin, markets editor, and Gillian Tett, chair of the FT editorial board (US). Producers: Fiona Symon and Aimee Keane

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Beijing has ordered government offices and public institutions to remove all foreign computer equipment and software within three years as part of its bid for self-reliance in office technology. Malcolm Moore discusses the ramifications for Chinese and US companies and for the global supply chain with the FT’s Yuan Yang in Beijing.

Contributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, and Yuan Yang, Beijing technology correspondent.  Producer: Fiona Symon

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Western governments pledged trillions of dollars in stimulus measures to limit the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday. The FT’s global business columnist Rana Foroohar explains what it could mean for Wall Street and Main Street. Plus, Impossible Foods raises $500m in a round that will help the US-plant based burger group to see through the economic upheaval caused by the current crisis, and Joe Biden solidifies his status as the frontrunner to take on Donald Trump in November.

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EY highlights significance of litigation finance company’s action against Argentine oil group

Even before Covid-19 struck, the country’s debt trajectory was out of control

US regulator cautions against using chloroquine outside of hospitals or clinical trials

Scientists co-operate on search for Covid-19 origins despite charges Beijing is withholding data

Boss of clothing retailer deserves a premium; Astra’s eyes on big prize

Partnership that would prioritise UK could produce 100m doses by year-end if treatment is effective

Investors have bet on Gilead’s remdesivir as solution to coronavirus crisis

The world needs to act now to avert the threat from antimicrobial resistance

Federal Trade Commission votes 3-2 to approve tie-up between makers of Botox and Humira

Climate campaigners say measures lack ambition to tackle crisis

If lenders maintain support, the company’s balance sheet may not need an urgent fix

Well-capitalised businesses will have an increased advantage for the next few years

Investment group that owns US malls pledges to help groups weather coronavirus crisis

‘Cat-and-mouse game’ pitches central bank against market forces

S&P 500 falls after Big Tech raises red flags over virus impact and US-China tensions ratchet higher

Two experts debate the long-term impact on inflation of the Covid-19 rescue packages

Country’s finance minister seeks to reassure investors on impact of Covid-19

Countries should avoid turning to nationalism and share the burdens

Oil and gas company in Texas given approval to use unmanned aircraft to inspect vital infrastructure

The pandemic has made airlines reluctant or unable to accept new jets

Aircraft maker’s chief executive says focus will be on rebuilding balance sheet post-pandemic

Aircraft maker says strong demand for offering has removed need for government funding

Banning computers from ‘lock-ups’ forces rethink on how markets respond

Eight-and-a-half-hour day is needlessly long, say customers

Acquisition allows group to build bigger share of the $6.6tn-a-day market

London bourse’s transformative acquisition is facing more scrutiny than expected

Industry associations demand detail to manage risk of trading from home

The Jimmy Choo shoe designer says jewellery has influenced her work

Smart jewellery can help people with disabilities but funding is needed

Tetra Pak’s innovation overtook the glass bottle but it needs to be improved

LVMH’s $14.5bn bid for Tiffany shows power passing from gem miners to luxury marketers

In crisis mode, profits and growth matter much less than ability to ride out a downturn

Bids complicate Chinese investor’s efforts to buy out whole of troubled company

German airline looks at procedure similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid dispute over bailout conditions

Post-Brexit Britain will need a viable industry to support global role

Incoming CEO tells investors and carrier’s 96,000 staff that he will not duck hard decisions

Oil price collapse triggered by coronavirus pandemic almost halves Anglo-Dutch group’s earnings

Canadian group makes all-stock proposal public after talks fail to get off ground

Telecoms group seeks to turn mobile payments unit into provider of wider services

Legislation cuts taxes for some enterprises while increasing VAT