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Evictions ban aims to help tenants in rented homes

Emergency move to prevent people being thrown out because of virus




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2.7m properties dragged into higher stamp duty band 

Rising prices and flat tax thresholds since 2015 mean more homes in London and Southeast are in the top band




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Non-bank lenders push for access to emergency state funding

Lobby groups led by UK Finance warn there is likelihood of ‘severe’ impact to borrowers




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UK property demand plunges as virus takes hold

60 per cent decline in sales predicted in the next three months




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UK housing market put on hold after plea from banks

Coronavirus lockdown hits lenders’ ability to offer mortgages and evaluate properties




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Banks say Fed rescue threatens mortgage hedging strategies 

Regulatory action sought to prevent intervention from having unintended consequences




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Fannie and Freddie could need bailout if lockdown lasts

Regulator says US mortgage guarantors have sufficient resources for about 12 weeks




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UK tenants pay less than half owed in rent

Many decide to hold on to cash, triggering disputes with landlords in commercial and residential sectors




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I’m buying a property — can I get a discount? 

Homebuyers trying to chip the price of property deals could be disappointed 




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Bank of Mum and Dad enters the bailout business

As young renters feel the pain, parents are having to bridge the financial gaps




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Hot springs and baseball stadiums core to Japan’s national security

Activists wary after finance ministry names ‘core’ stocks covered by law on foreign investment




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Unions and parent groups urge against early return to school

Calls for safety assurances despite concern over educational impact




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How a plot to overthrow Venezuela’s Maduro ran aground

Former Navy Seal who trained some of ragtag crew tells FT plan was ‘half-cocked’ and ‘inept’




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Slowly easing the lockdown and the rising costs

Boris Johnson will set his exit strategy on Sunday, but changes will be limited




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Brighton theatre fears lockdown could bring curtain down permanently

Survival of coastal city’s vibrant arts scene will depend on community ‘being on the front foot’




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UK quarantine plan poses fresh setback for aviation sector

Airlines and airports say 14-day isolation period would be a ‘death blow’ to industry




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My First Million: Andy Scott, turnround specialist

‘There are no warranties when you take on an insolvent company’




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My First Million: Mike Battle, LaplandUK founder

From hedge fund manager to making children’s festive dreams come true




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Aviva, RSA, Direct Line and Hiscox pull dividends 

UK insurers bow to regulatory pressure but L&G has said it would push ahead with payout




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More than £52bn in dividend payments at risk in UK

Almost half of British companies have scrapped payouts in response to coronavirus




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Battle between insurers and US business has just begun

Sector faces existential moment as Trump wades into debate over Covid-19 claims




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FT ranking: Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies

Coronavirus means many businesses face an uncertain future but the region’s fundamentals will aid recovery




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Cover Genius tops FT ranking with insurtech platform

The Australian company was borne out of an online travel business that had a problem to solve




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FT High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific

Businesses shift their focus from scale to survival as a coronavirus-led downturn takes hold — but the region’s underlying growth prospects bode well for the recovery




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Admiral shows the insurance industry how it is done

Company to refund fraction of policy premiums to reflect reduction in driving  




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UK regulator to seek court ruling on business interruption insurance

Decision comes amid row between companies and insurers on what is covered under policies




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UK companies to shun business interruption insurance

Dissatisfaction grows as watchdog calls on courts to act quickly on Covid-19 disputes




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Plagues, paranoia and my very Tudor lockdown

Hilary Mantel’s lessons for a pandemic




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How to save pandemic survivors from unemployment

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work




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Free markets must be protected through the pandemic

Sensible and targeted state intervention can help capitalism to thrive post-crisis




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Ida B Wells’ overdue Pulitzer helps rebalance history

Black journalist forced America to confront the evils of lynching




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Netflix is chilling in Iceland but the rest of the world is a problem

As global lockdowns boost streaming subscriptions, filming freezes spell trouble ahead




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The time is ripe to reform UK university finance

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




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Managing retirement income in a crisis

Those in pensions drawdown are at risk of  pound cost ravaging




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Pension transfers under lockdown

Market volatility has temporarily halted the £80bn final salary transfer market, yet there is increased desire to cash in 




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Can I transfer my final-salary pension under lockdown?

Join a live discussion with FT’s pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Wednesday April 22 




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Income-seeking investors face an uphill struggle 

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




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Five ways to protect your post-pandemic pension pot

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?




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UK pension trustees urged to watch for dividends and ‘excessive’ bonuses

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic




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US state pension system hit hard by coronavirus pandemic

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio




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Virgin Money profits halve as it prepares for surge in bad loans

UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients




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More than £2bn lent under ‘bounce back’ scheme on first day

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




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Force banks to take on more capital, says Sajid Javid

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm




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Black is white for Anglo Irish Bank’s long-suffering shareholders

PwC’s finest scientific minds attempt to prove banks can exist in two states at once




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Virginia candidates in a race to the bottom

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America




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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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Fernando Pacheco, doctor and cornerman, 1927-2017

He tried to persuade Muhammad Ali to retire from the ring before it was too late




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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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John McCain, Republican senator, 1936-2018

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




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Imperial foxtrot: my brush with Japanese royalty

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court