Pressure on search giant rises following regulatory successes in Europe

Competition law should take changing business models into account

Martin Sandbu discusses the prospects that leaders attending this year's G20 summit in Osaka will be able to patch up their differences on trade and climate with Chris Giles and Leslie Hook.

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The judicial inquiry into alleged graft under the presidency of Jacob Zuma is laying bare the divisions of the ruling ANC. Gideon Rachman discusses Mr Zuma's testimony with Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg and David Pilling, Africa editor.

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Life in Europe's coronavirus hotspots: Foreign affairs columnist Gideon Rachman discusses how the coronavirus epidemic has been handled in Italy and Spain with the local FT correspondents, Miles Johnson in Rome and Daniel Dombey in Madrid. How are citizens reacting to the lockdown and what will be the long-term political and economic impact?

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Simon Kuper on how a new generation of CEOs has a different approach to life at the top

Small changes promise big differences to female chefs mixing work and family life

Remote working has unearthed unexpected challenges — and surprises

When leaders take on more than one job, others will question their focus and commitment

Ingrained hierarchy and lack of recognition drive away young recruits

Business practices undergo seismic change with flexible policies becoming standard

Managers need to communicate and connect with staff, and convey they are all in the same boat

Start with clear goals, prune failures and build on what has worked in the past

Andrew Hill picks his favourites among the 230 notable titles longlisted since 2005 — Join the discussion

The pandemic will prompt new rules insisting on better margins for error and will embed more safety-first habits

In this FT series people share their stories of this extraordinary time

As the coronavirus pandemic presents the ultimate leadership test for chief executives, the FT provides insights into their successes and setbacks

Experienced and adaptable bosses are more effective than rigid commanders

With a £15,000 award, the competition aims to find the best proposal for a business book

Andrew Hill will be answering questions on Monday at 12pm and 5pm

James Timpson has been planning how to operate his stores post-pandemic

A previously simple decision of whether to reopen an office is now freighted with mortal peril

It is time to rethink whether such assessment really prepares us for life and work

The Evolution Garden takes visitors on a chronological walk through plant life, with some surprising associations

Whichford Pottery’s terracotta wares are as appreciated overseas for their English style as they are in the UK for their robustness

A book on the economics of gardening puts today’s spending into perspective

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Cotoneasters, a plant gardeners gravely underrate, have performed beautifully this mild ‘non-winter’

Pergolas to pythons: prisoners joined volunteers to create this wildlife haven

The Edo-era artist Hōitsu painted different floral panels for every month

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These self-isolating desert fathers were connoisseurs of plants — and human nature

Robin Lane Fox on the best choices to sow now

Investors will be watching Christine Lagarde’s performance amid rising pressure on Italian bonds

It’s hard to find a single trade type who thinks failing to agree an extension is anything but a potential disaster

Germany accounts for half of state aid approved by commission during coronavirus crisis

Foiled €15m scam for face masks shows how organised crime is ‘quick to adapt’, says Ylva Johansson

EU-funded projects are returning migrants to a dangerous conflict zone, critics say

EU hosts online pledging event but €7.5bn target for vaccines, testing and treatment will only be first step

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

German constitutional court blows open questions about ECB independence and the supremacy of EU law

EU push to incorporate Paris agreement adds to tension over post-Brexit relationship

Ministers expected to say use of coverings could stop virus spread in some circumstances

Supply chains at breaking point as surge of coronavirus patients with kidney side effects hits supplies

GPs and charities warn patients dying from coronavirus are suffering unnecessarily

Akeso’s shares surge in Hong Kong as buyers brush off city’s economic downturn

Frail residents in overwhelmed sector emerge as the hidden victims of the Covid-19 crisis

The crisis exposed the system was on a knife edge, but the emergency changes are for the better

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