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Lucian Ban: Transylvanian Folk Songs — The Béla Bartók Field Recordings

Jazz, folk and classical influences merge as the pianist revisits traditional music collected by the Hungarian composer




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Black Britons four times more likely to die of virus than white peers, says ONS

Analysis shows Bame groups exposed to greater socio-economic and work risks




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Fresh help for care homes as infection rate rises

Leaked Whitehall plan reveals concerns 3 years ago over extra support for sector




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Boris Johnson urges ‘maximum caution’ over easing lockdown

Downing Street says any changes will be ‘very limited’ to avoid second peak of infections




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Astronomy boom as UK stargazers look to sky for solace

Less pollution and fine weather create ideal conditions for studying constellations




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China offers to build HS2 in five years

UK government in talks with China Railway Construction Corporation




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Trudeau faces pressure to end Canada gas pipeline blockade

Indigenous protests over gas project are snarling rail traffic and hurting businesses




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Alstom to buy Bombardier train unit in €7.5bn deal

French high-speed rail maker looks to bulk up in face of Chinese competition




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Alstom/Bombardier: keeping track

Alstom will have its work cut out to get the Canadian group’s margins back on track, but greater scale would help it compete with industry leader CRRC




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Britain considers bringing China on board with HS2

Political sensitivities could be outweighed by workers’ construction expertise




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Can £5bn revitalise England’s bus services?

The ability of local authorities to plan their own networks will be key to success




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Private train operators receive £400m in subsidies

First time in five years that rail groups have not paid into state coffers




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Doubt cast over future of HS2 extension to Leeds

Minister omits eastern leg to Yorkshire in statement on high-speed rail project




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All change as rail franchises reach end of the line

Termination of Northern contract signals wider problems with privatised system




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Chris Packham launches legal action against HS2

Naturalist and broadcaster says £106bn rail scheme will destroy 700 wildlife sites




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Coronavirus hits US rail volumes

The ripples from slowing Chinese production are felt down the supply chain




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FirstGroup launches formal sale of North American businesses

UK transport company has come under pressure from US activist to sell school bus and transit divisions




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Mayor abandons London fares freeze as virus hits TfL finances

Move comes after Moody’s predicts £400m blow to transport network’s income




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Sadiq Khan seeks extra £650m to fund Crossrail overruns

London mayor wants to renegotiate £2bn of existing loans with government to ease cash flow




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UK to discuss help for aviation industry hit by coronavirus

Transport secretary weighs support for airlines and rail operators as passenger numbers drop




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UK train services to be halved in revised schedules

Operators warn they will struggle to meet franchise agreements as passenger numbers plunge




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UK suspends rail franchise system after passenger numbers slide

Move will last for at least six months as coronavirus disruption takes toll




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UK government agrees rail deals with Govia and First Group 

Awarding of franchises allows skeleton services to continue on Southeastern and Great Western lines




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UK set to bail out cities’ train and tram networks

London Underground and other locally run services were excluded from previous coronavirus aid packages




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FirstGroup taps UK for £300m as buses and trains are left empty

Transport group also expects its Greyhound bus service to receive US financial support




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Local authorities say multimillion-pound light rail deal not enough

Support for five networks around England follows coronavirus rescue packages for bus and train sectors




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Greggs halts plan to reopen stores after fears of crowds

Bakery chain’s proposed trial of 20 shops thwarted by social media response




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Poaching fears rise after coronavirus empties Kenya’s national parks

Tourism in east Africa’s renowned wildlife reserves has collapsed amid the global shutdown




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UK restaurants warn social distancing will put them out of business

Three quarters of leisure operators say margins too thin to support fewer customers, according to survey




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Premier League leads UK sport’s return to action after shutdown

Safety and commercial concerns remain but football, rugby and cricket begin talks to resume play in pandemic




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Flutter’s poker boost is not a one-way bet

Paddy Power owner topped the FTSE leaderboard in April despite near-total lack of sport




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Tennis takes a swing at making players’ earnings fairer

The new chair of the association that runs men’s tennis wants to share out wealth more evenly




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Sports clubs get smarter in their search for top management

The recruitment process in the industry is slowly starting to turn more professional




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Norwegian investors back debt-for-equity swap to unlock rescue

Airline’s shareholders support plan to gain state-backed loan guarantees in move to avoid bankruptcy




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Introducing, the Disney Park Indicator

Yet another economic acronym to impress your friends with.




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Europeans plan holidays as Airbnb spots signs of rebound

Denmark and the Netherlands lead surge in bookings but company still cuts 25% of workforce




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Taiwan keeps its borders shut despite virus success

Taipei says foreign visitors will be allowed to enter once a vaccine is discovered




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Barclay family hired ex-police chief’s firm to bug Ritz hotel

Court hears claim in lawsuit that has laid bare feud over media, retail and hospitality empire




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Cineworld and Vue chiefs expect cinemas to reopen by mid-July

Optimism of large chains belies scepticism that film goers will flock back




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IHG warns coronavirus is hotels’ ‘most significant challenge’

Holiday Inn owner outlines ‘visible’ hygiene changes as rival Hilton reports slide in revenue




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FT Weekend Magazine Crossword Number 486




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FT Weekend Quiz: William Blake, ‘Psycho’ and ‘EastEnders’

Our ‘Round on the Links’ quiz tests your ability to draw connections. Thinking caps on!




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The London bus drivers on the coronavirus front line

Their critical public service has a price attached. Seamus Murphy photographs these key workers




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How do I make the most of leftovers?

Join a live discussion with food historian Polly Russell at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Saturday May 2




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Should super-apps share the spoils with restaurants?

In China, a shrinking bottom line has intensified the already tense affair of splitting profits




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Revolut is the most hyped fintech in Europe. Can it grow up?

The company wants to upend banking but the need to mature is more urgent than ever




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Kimchi patatas — a Ravinder Bhogal recipe

Good TV deserves a snack upgrade




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Keir Starmer: ‘The government has been slow in nearly all of the major decisions’

The opposition leader on Covid-19, dealing with Corbyn’s legacy and holding Downing St to account




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