Shelagh McLeod’s film is a small, warm drama of space and family

In an exclusive first interview, the CEO talks about his love of scary movies, video games and why the BFI should be like ‘a nerdy friend’

Printing group’s polymer banknotes may be hard to rip, but its share price is not

Isle of Man-based Dbay Advisors to charge 18% interest on emergency finance if approved

Only when Royal Mail turns round its UK business will it get a more cheering message across

Group to shrink operations in Europe, Japan, and Brazil

The consultancies most recommended by clients and peers, rated by sector and specialism. Plus: millennial professionals’ search for meaning; weighing consultants’ worth; the conflict of interest debate; a call for courage on diversity; HS2 blurs consultancy lines; Brexit and fees

Private equity epiphany; Royal Mail; CEO succession at HSBC

The president should look to Roman history and Ireland on how to act in a crisis

Reopening states to boost the economy despite the scientific evidence will do more damage than good

Investors should beware the regulatory storm gathering over Silicon Valley

A two-decade old law is a poor fit with the digital world of today

While Google, Facebook and Twitter are set for a grilling in Congress over Russia, it is the online retailer that is drawing intense scrutiny

Dispute erupts in public as AT&T boss says he will not put news channel up for sale

Martin Sandbu discusses the prospects that leaders attending this year's G20 summit in Osaka will be able to patch up their differences on trade and climate with Chris Giles and Leslie Hook.

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Gideon Rachman discusses the fraught process of selecting a new leadership team in Europe and the impact these choices will have on integration, Eastern Europe and the Brexit negotiations, with Jim Brunsden and Ben Hall

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Andrew Hill picks his favourites among the 230 notable titles longlisted since 2005 — Join the discussion

As the coronavirus pandemic presents the ultimate leadership test for chief executives, the FT provides insights into their successes and setbacks

Experienced and adaptable bosses are more effective than rigid commanders

A previously simple decision of whether to reopen an office is now freighted with mortal peril

A book on the economics of gardening puts today’s spending into perspective

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

Early magnolias, stress-tested dahlias and a supreme moment in Munich’s botanical garden

Our columnist on why he has no plans to stop and the changes he has seen

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

Foiled €15m scam for face masks shows how organised crime is ‘quick to adapt’, says Ylva Johansson

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

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

Mistrust is rising over how to implement Brexit

Bloc faces worst recession in its history as report calls for pan-European recovery plan

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

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

Facilities were launched with a fanfare but medics complain they lack equipment for complex Covid-19 cases 

English providers warn of funding shortfall as pandemic adds pressure to sector

Finance minister says QIA aims to identify opportunities as asset prices plunge

Demonstrators defy coronavirus lockdown and set fire to banks amid mounting currency crisis and joblessness

Pompeo insists Washington is still participant of accord despite 2018 withdrawal

Successful leadership depends on context, collaboration and character

Although the recruiter is resilient to downturns, it is not immune to them

Asset management leadership also changed in reshuffle at Swiss lender

Making it very hard to leave a company sends a worrying signal to potential recruits

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

Employers focus on better ways to hire wider range of people

Managers matter but it is hard to gauge what individuals contribute

The number of people hired doubled between 2017 and 2020

The IMO energy transition, with its clear date and standards, provides valuable lessons

MSC joins ranking dominated by coal power in sign of uneven climate clampdown

Brussels opens in-depth investigation into Hyundai Heavy and Daewoo Shipbuilding merger

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