More men are offering to become allies, but is the move always welcome?

When leaders take on more than one job, others will question their focus and commitment

Managers need to communicate and connect with staff, and convey they are all in the same boat

Start with clear goals, prune failures and build on what has worked in the past

The pandemic will prompt new rules insisting on better margins for error and will embed more safety-first habits

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

Andrew Hill will be answering questions on Monday at 12pm and 5pm

The Twickenham house and garden played a part in 18th-century life and literature

From hellebores to roses, our gardening expert selects the best for warmer winters

Our columnist on spring glory

UK officials urge Brussels to move on three key areas ahead of crucial June meeting or risk breakdown

EU hosts online pledging event but €7.5bn target for vaccines, testing and treatment will only be first step

EU push to incorporate Paris agreement adds to tension over post-Brexit relationship

Ministers expected to say use of coverings could stop virus spread in some circumstances

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain

Excess body fat seems to matter more than heart or lung disease, or smoking, when it comes to catching the virus

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

Tight labour market gives job candidates more power in recruitment process

Profits also dented by strikes in France, UK election and Australian bushfires

Executive elevated from interim role after six month search process

Anti-bribery prosecutors say actions concern the securing of shipping contracts

World’s largest container shipping group may use strengthened balance sheet to swoop

China shutdown leaves crews stuck at sea, shipyards deserted and shipowners hunting for work

Danish shipping group hit by ‘very, very weak February’ but hopes for rebound in April

French transport group says factories coming back online but investors bet company will default

Tens of thousands of mariners are stranded because of coronavirus restrictions

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

Appointment comes as tension rises over government decision to restrict 5G rollout

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

After lockdown, start-ups will need to work with city authorities to keep cars off the roads

Lockdown videos give us a new way to judge character

Vintage is best — chipped, stained and covered with lichen and moss

How discarded laughing-gas cylinders were used to create glitter from litter

This cornucopia of vegetation in ceramic and bronze is the apotheosis of the style

An alt-rock concept album whose concept is never clearly defined

The opera singer gets to the heart of the music in tender performances

The annual parade of work by living composers went online, performed from living rooms

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

The singer’s sandblasted baritone relates his dark autobiography with irresistible swagger

Downing Street says any changes will be ‘very limited’ to avoid second peak of infections

UK transport company has come under pressure from US activist to sell school bus and transit divisions

Move comes after Moody’s predicts £400m blow to transport network’s income

The new chair of the association that runs men’s tennis wants to share out wealth more evenly

The recruitment process in the industry is slowly starting to turn more professional

Optimism of large chains belies scepticism that film goers will flock back

Join a live discussion with food historian Polly Russell at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Saturday May 2

The opposition leader on Covid-19, dealing with Corbyn’s legacy and holding Downing St to account

No pasta machine? No problem. Tim Hayward shows Daniel Garrahan how to make it by hand - just like nonna