The Tory grandee on Thatcher, Johnson — and how centrist complacency fuelled Brexit

Her gene-editing tool could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?

Boxer’s ideas don’t have to make sense — he just has to hit people

With an hour of season to go, three of the nine teams were all in with a chance of winning

An entertaining inquiry into the relentless advance of American expressions among the British

The pursuit of novelty is leading to ever-shorter forms of the game

Maduro’s economic rescue plan offers little hope to people struggling to get by 

Investor blames peso mayhem on ‘massive speculative attack’ and local over-reaction

Revised agreement comes a day after the exit of central bank governor

Peso tumbles and cost to hedge against debt default surges

Bondholders weigh deal with Macri against negotiating with likely successor Fernández

Neither Labour nor the Conservatives have offered a "credible prospectus" for government in the election, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said this morning, in a damning assessment that highlighted the gulf between different political visions for Britain.

Heavy redemptions during coronavirus-induced sell-off  spark concerns

Efforts to improve diversity and inclusion must not be sidelined as companies rebuild

Brussels sets out tariffs proposals aimed at reducing risk of smuggling into bloc

The US president holds ownership interests in golf resorts in Scotland and Ireland

Plaintiffs plan fresh challenge against central bank’s emergency bond-buying programme

The high-street fashion empire of Philip Green is on the rocks. The UK retail tycoon has secured creditor support for a complex three-year overhaul that will involve rent reductions, store closures and a halving of the company’s pension deficit reduction payments. But will this be enough to save the business? Matthew Vincent discusses this question with Jonathan Ford and Jonathan Eley.

Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Matthew Vincent, Lombard editor, Jonathan Ford, City editor, and Jonathan Eley, retail correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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The race for the US Democratic presidential nomination is hotting up with a huge field of 23 candidates all hoping run against Donald Trump in 2020.  Courtney Weaver has focused in on one of the candidates, Kamala Harris, and she talks to Neville Hawcock about how the campaign for the Democratic nomination is shaping up. Read Courtney's article here

Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Neville Hawcock, acting deputy editor, FT Weekend Magazine, and Courtney Weaver, Washington correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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A Chicago start-up has found a way of turning microbes into edible protein, part of a growing trend towards a microbial revolution in food. Leslie Hook discusses why investors are increasingly interested in this area with Emiko Terazono, commodities correspondent, and Clive Cookson, science editor.

Contributors: Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, Emiko Terazono, commodities correspondent, and Clive Cookson, science editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love

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Around the world a pensions crisis is looming. Retirees are having their pensions cuts while governments and fund managers look for new strategies. Josephine Cumbo, pensions correspondent and Robin Wigglesworth, global finance correspondent tell Claer Barrett why pension funds are investing in riskier assets and what this means for the future of retirement.

Contributors: Claer Barrett, personal finance editor, Josephine Cumbo, pensions correspondent and Robin Wigglesworth, global finance correspondent. Producer: Persis Love

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Antarctica is barely accessible to humans but the ice-covered landmass - and the oceans around it - shelter rich wildlife, including many penguins. It also holds the keys for understanding the future of our planet, which is why scientific research into the isolated continent is stepping up. But as human activity encroaches, do we need to do more to protect Antarctica? Clive Cookson, FT science editor, talks to Leslie Hook, environment correspondent, about her recent trip to the region. Read Leslie's article here

Contributors: Clive Cookson, science editor, and Leslie Hook, environment correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Even before Covid-19 struck, the country’s debt trajectory was out of control

As Beijing connects the region, the Philippines weighs ‘shutdown’ risk

Shutdowns likely to shift energy use from fossil fuels towards wind and solar

When a chart can speak 1000 words. Not all of them entirely sincere.

Mike Mackenzie’s daily analysis of what’s moving global markets

Analysts fear unintended consequences of central bank’s vast foreign-currency holdings

Singapore’s second wave of infections and US meat packers offer cautionary tales

Popular funds have survived a period of intense market stress

European aerospace group confirms it will slash output of popular A320 single-aisle jet

‘We will be a smaller company for a while,’ says chief David Calhoun

Aircraft maker says strong demand for offering has removed need for government funding

Aero-engine maker prepares for biggest single reduction of staff in more than 30 years

Shares in brokerage firm drop overnight after it discloses payments to clearing houses

Hedge fund calls for court investigation into 2018 transfer of MyTheresa

The biggest brand launch since the Pink Lady is changing the nature of the fruit

In 16 years of columns on business, the only constant has been disruptive innovation

Phones, TV and games constantly vie for our attention — but how much do they add to our lives?

German airline looks at procedure similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid dispute over bailout conditions

Post-Brexit Britain will need a viable industry to support global role

The four years since his promotion to CEO have been beset by crises

Airline to axe up to 3,150 jobs and close London Gatwick operations as it scales back to save business

Priority status as grid suppliers helps Orsted and Iberdrola weather drop in demand

Crash into negative prices jolts producers into cutting back

McKinsey, BCG and PwC named in records showing allegations of looting by Angolan billionaire

Wall Street’s late sell-off came on top of Europe’s worst-ever single day performance

Change in Kospi 200 composition prompts US venues to suspend related derivatives

Non-bank lenders put on downgrade watch as sector braces for wave of borrowers not paying

Chief executive Thomas Buberl says different guidance between countries ‘difficult to accept’