Dispute erupts in public as AT&T boss says he will not put news channel up for sale

Missouri raises competition and privacy questions in company’s home market

Political mood in US has shifted against big tech companies

Traditional rulemaking is unable to keep up with new digital businesses

Senator was one of few Democrats to challenge monopoly power, writes Rana Foroohar

Mnuchin urged to examine ‘deeply concerning’ takeover attempt by Singapore chipmaker

Some experts say variable annuities are too complicated and offer a poor deal for consumers 

Mayor Bill de Blasio calls legal action ‘unconscionable’

Chipmaker resolved legal battle with the iPhone maker last month

Pressure on search giant rises following regulatory successes in Europe

EU foreign ministers this week postponed a decision on whether to open membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia until October, prompting a warning from the two countries' leaders that the delay could strengthen the hand of nationalist forces. Gideon Rachmans discusses the EU's dilemma on the Balkans with Ben Hall and Valerie Hopkins.

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Gideon Rachman discusses the fraught process of selecting a new leadership team in Europe and the impact these choices will have on integration, Eastern Europe and the Brexit negotiations, with Jim Brunsden and Ben Hall

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Gideon Rachman discusses the crisis in Britain's relations with the US following the unscheduled departure of Kim Darroch as ambassador to Washington, with Ed Luce and Geoff Dyer.

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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

More men are offering to become allies, but is the move always welcome?

The tetchy leader needs to understand that people never forget abuse of hierarchical power

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

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

With lockdowns fuelling anxiety among staff, should companies be investing in meditation training?

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

Your question for our expert — and readers’ advice

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

The Twickenham house and garden played a part in 18th-century life and literature

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

From hellebores to roses, our gardening expert selects the best for warmer winters

Reflections and revelations from a year of politics — direct from a spinney in the English countryside where the annual badger summit took place

Early magnolias, stress-tested dahlias and a supreme moment in Munich’s botanical garden

Here are choices to help you think outside the box (bush), avoid blight and encourage sustainability

Our gardening columnist offers guidance for making a practical, ethical and beautiful choice

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

The surrealist art of Salvador Dalí is thought to embody all that is unnatural — but, in fact, the natural world is the wellspring of his work

Compost plugs let you bypass seed sowing and are cheaper than bedding plants

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

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

Easy tomatoes, beans and lettuce to sow or plug in the garden or on a patio

Our columnist on spring glory

How plants, whether real or in the imagination, help calm fears and enhance our lives