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Public sector unions take government to court over pension reform

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members




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Australia’s biggest pension fund says investors will withdraw billions

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus




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I am struggling to secure a job in the UK — should I return home?

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice




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Zbigniew Brzezinski, US policy adviser, 1928-2017

Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 




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How to view a solar eclipse in style

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears




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Last Hope Island by Lynne Olson — the other Allies

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler




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US evangelist Billy Graham dies aged 99

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club




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Charles Smith, FT journalist, 1935-2018

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan




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John McCain, Republican senator, 1936-2018

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle




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Ross Perot, businessman and politician, 1930-2019

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years




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Cokie Roberts, political journalist, 1943-2019

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington




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Washington diary: falling under the Nationals’ spell

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence




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Christopher Parkes, journalist, 1944-2019

A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase




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Retailers under pressure to close online operations

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales




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Adidas backtracks on rent freeze after public outcry

Sportswear maker apologises but warns it cannot bear virus lockdown for long   




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Philips: ventilator pitch

Strategic decisions by chief executive make the Dutch company a safe bet




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Royal Philips predicts intensive care beds must double globally 

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production




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The future of fashion — focus on sustainability

How the crisis will revolutionise brands, fashion weeks and personal style




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Europe’s banks face a test of resilience

Since their peak almost a month ago, European banks indices have plunged 40 per cent




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European countries ban short selling after markets plunge

‘We are ready to go further,’ says French minister after issuing temporary prohibitions




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French markets regulator backs extension of short-selling ban

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings




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Bill for pair of Carillion hospital projects doubles

Failed outsourcer’s work on Liverpool and Birmingham hospitals running years behind schedule




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Decline in UK construction activity slows in January

PMI rises to 8-month high on reduced uncertainty but downturn continues




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3D-printed houses could become concrete reality

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector




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Construction confusion as UK working instructions published then withdrawn

Mixed messages follow industry protests over 2-metre distance ruling




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The global elite is finally getting used to Donald Trump

Differences remain but Europe leaders are growing accustomed to US president’s style




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Eric Li: ‘How do you block a country of 1.4bn?’

The pro-Beijing venture capitalist on Trump, China’s rise — and Xi Jinping’s ‘little red app’




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Coronavirus: how the outbreak is changing global politics

The epidemic could weaken Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, feed conspiracy theories and lead to closed borders




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Human rights under threat from politics

Human rights are regressing worldwide and the UN’s ability to defend them is under attack




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Nationalism is a side effect of coronavirus

The pushback against globalisation will come from protectionists, national-security hawks and greens




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Life in Europe’s coronavirus hotspots

Miles Johnson and Daniel Dombey discuss the lockdowns in Italy and Spain




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Politics and perils of running the WHO

Gro Harlem Brundtland on lessons of SARS and how to handle a pandemic




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How will the lockdowns end? FT journalists answer your questions

Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, Hannah Kuchler and Gideon Rachman assess the next stage of the coronavirus crisis




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Joseph Nye on morality in foreign policy

Gideon Rachman talks to Joseph Nye about the role of morality in shaping foreign policy




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CVC and Blackstone in talks to invest in Italian football league

Private equity firms in separate discussions to back coronavirus-hit Serie A




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Euro weakens after German court ruling on ECB’s bond-buying

Strategists expect concerns about eurozone stability to dent the currency




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Videoconferencing hit delivers biggest ever Nordic software IPO

Pexip deal marks bright spot in otherwise bleak European IPO market




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Liberty Global and Telefónica agree £31bn deal to merge UK groups

Combination of O2 and Virgin Media set to transform British telecoms market




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Liberty Global and Telefónica dial up changes in ‘deal of decade’

O2 and Virgin Media’s £31bn merger is one of the biggest examples of virtual dealmaking during pandemic




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Norwegian Cruise Line raises $2.2bn in fight to stay afloat

Company pledges two ships and two islands as collateral in upsized refinancing plan




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Pandemic crisis offers glimpse into oil industry’s future

Price wars and coronavirus have disrupted the sector, possibly moving peak demand even closer 




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Total keeps dividend and sets climate goal despite profit plunge

French energy group makes emissions pledge as first-quarter profits drop 35%




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Can we tackle both climate change and Covid-19 recovery?

Two experts debate whether shift to low carbon can push forward amid economic stress




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Game on — tap into the growing world of online gaming

Fortnite is typical of the new business model, renting access to a platform




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Private equity funds can help your portfolio scale heights

An esoteric choice they may be for private investors, but if you’re selective they can add value




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Could investing in military tech make your portfolio more defensive?

Whether we like it or not, spending on arms and security will rise in the next few years 




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Gold: a hedge against future policy misfires

A new exchange traded commodity holds several advantages




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New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee




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Deal of the week: Scottish Power Online Fixed Saver

Scottish Power has launched a new energy plan that allows customers to fix their bills




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Deal of the week: Halifax’s Head Start Home Saver

First-time buyers receive £600 cashback if they save for 10 out of 12 months before taking out a Halifax mortgage