After 18 years in the French capital, our columnist has cracked its secret codes, from the subtle art of ‘la bise’, to never accepting second helpings

One of the world’s most talented young players tells Simon Kuper about his first season in Spain and what makes Messi special

For all its horror, the pandemic may change our habits when nothing else could

This switch has long been brewing — and will probably outlast the coronavirus pandemic 

Many Republicans are valuing the economy over life — a suicidal course with no European equivalent

From homeworking to healthcare, Covid-19 has forced society to adapt in ways that should endure

False beliefs will make it harder to end this pandemic. They also risk making our politics even more dysfunctional

With events shut down due to coronavirus, some fans have lost the only community they had

The country’s isolation has suddenly gone from historic disadvantage to unique selling point

Visual analysis: see the MP votes and who best shares your views

Visual analysis: see how your MP voted

MPs again fail to reach a majority for any Brexit option

Figures behind the secretive oil company with the world’s biggest profits

Some key facts from the world’s busiest land border as president ramps up pressure

More than 350m EU citizens will elect a new European Parliament in May

Try your hand at navigating the dispute

Statistical agency warns of increased volatility in official data due to virus challenges

Forecasts will be most thorough assessment yet of how lockdown is affecting the economy

Rishi Sunak has vowed to avoid ‘cliff edge’ when programme ends next month

Breakdown group reports roadside call-outs back to 90% of expected levels as motorists venture out

Region’s push into major equity and bond benchmarks drives strong inflows

Its posturing as a self-righteous pacifist is unconvincing

Regional forecast reflects oil production cuts and comes amid price volatility

US retailer of preppy clothing was already under pressure from heavy debt load

Online marketplaces must be responsible for what they sell, says consumer organisation Beuc

Advisory groups urge votes against remuneration report in wake of £87m payout for top executives

Chairman accuses Sports Direct of participating in process for ‘own commercial interests’

Almost 30% of shareholders voted to reject remuneration report

Unemployment rate soars to 14.7% as 20.5m people lose jobs in April

The discovery that chickens roam further when given more shelter started a green journey

Conflicts over strategy and management can kill a company

Resilience in business is rooted in paying heed to staff behaviour

Even big names make poor decisions but we can draw lessons on how to approach change

Better digital and physical connections could unshackle UK business, economists say

Britain is haunted by past industrial decline and the buccaneering raids of the 1980s

The UK needs new ideas and skills for expanding sales worldwide

Moderniser who served on front bench for 18 years championed Olympics and Sure Start

But social entrepreneurs struggle to attract sufficient funding

An ageing population and later retirement means employers will soon have little choice

But can smaller industrial towns like Scunthorpe follow its example?

A forceful challenger of union power at British Leyland

London remains pre-eminent European tech hub, but Paris, Berlin and others are also growing

Government emphasis on high growth enterprises has intensified, but results are mixed

Founded in 1856, the company is the survivor of British horology, having absorbed several rivals

From heritage to healthcare, via regenerating the city centre, local business is ‘recognising its strengths’

Eye-catching locations around the city exemplify its modern ambition

The city exports more goods and services per job than any other in Britain

Arthur J. Bressan’s re-released film has charm and poignancy

The actor plays a detective with Tourette’s syndrome in this 1950s-set film

This hospital saga is gripping, well acted and sometimes harrowing