Cutting tuition fees is no longer realistic, but there are other ways to better support vital courses

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My love affair with the Tesla chief can’t survive the pandemic

Crises have inspired classics of literature — so is the great Covid-19 novel already under way?

Great value can be unearthed in some of the cheapest wines from impeccable producers

£3.5bn worth of dividend payments cancelled this week 

Those in pensions drawdown are at risk of  pound cost ravaging

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 

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

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

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Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving

A nationalist who could temper his dogma and made his presence felt across the globe

Essential retailer says coronavirus uncertainty means it will not give guidance for year ahead

Cleaning products up, shaving items and make-up down in household goods group’s best quarter in years

Global Witness highlights UK hedge fund’s stake in company accused of environmental violations

Financial services unit mandate a ‘first step’ in adjusting to decline in business

Organisers expected to delay flagship event in order to let European domestic leagues finish

Dow wipes out gains of the Trump presidency amid fears antivirus measures are inadequate

Coronavirus-linked turmoil draws many investors out into the open

US stocks shake off loan loss warnings from country’s largest banks

Experts fear country is embarking on more white elephant projects

The technology has significant potential to shake up the construction sector

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks

But its coal addiction and authoritarian system mean it will struggle to take a global lead

Arguments for authoritarianism and against democracy will be made with increased boldness

An inquiry into the origins of Covid-19 is needed if important lessons are to be learnt

The ECB’s asset purchases are vital to the stability of the eurozone

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

German regulator looks at group’s statements ahead of KPMG special audit report

Bundesbank told to halt participation unless central bank shows policy is ‘proportionate’

Turmoil in commodity market slashes state colleges’ revenues

Price crash provokes supply cuts but ‘all bets are off’ if second wave of pandemic hits

Glencore-backed First Cobalt to open Canada refinery this year in attempt to cut reliance on China

President’s pet project holds line on output growth despite oil crisis and mammoth losses

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

Promises of huge growth are yet to materialise — but there’s huge potential

New Sipp dealing account has no annual management fee

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

Online broker is revamping its charging structure

1% cashback for mortgage customers with 123 account

Companies running defined benefit pension schemes ask regulator to extend payment holidays

Winners of the FT’s personal finance competition love learning about money

Move means hard-hit industries face another year of high bills