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The Whistlers — an impish thriller of double-crossing and tables turned

Corneliu Porumboiu’s crime movie is a colourful tribute to noir classics




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Six films to watch this week

‘The Whistlers’, ‘Becoming’, ‘Astronaut’, ‘Infinite Football’, ‘Diana Kennedy: Nothing Fancy’ and from 1976 ‘Mr Klein’, starring Alain Delon — all reviewed by Danny Leigh




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De La Rue’s past failings tear up a £500m business

Printing group’s polymer banknotes may be hard to rip, but its share price is not




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Royal Mail warning on UK business triggers share slide

Postal services group says unit could slump to loss next year with revamp ‘behind schedule’




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World’s largest caterer Compass scales back on signs of global weakness

Group to shrink operations in Europe, Japan, and Brazil




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An ebbing tide exposes a rising number of corporate bloopers

Sloppy housekeeping, soaring debt and spendthrift ways were easier to ignore in a stronger market




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The risk of a US double-dip depression is real

Reopening states to boost the economy despite the scientific evidence will do more damage than good




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Brazil pension and tax reforms back on track, says Meirelles

Social security overhaul is key part of plan to rein in budget deficit




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South Africa graft inquiry exposes ANC divisions

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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Coronavirus crisis shows office workers what we miss

Remote working has unearthed unexpected challenges — and surprises




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Middle managers: the unsung heroes of this crisis

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




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A business book reading list for the lockdown

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




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Covid-19 lays bare managers’ efficiency obsession

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




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Leading in a crisis

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




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Wartime CEOs are not the ideal leaders in this crisis

Experienced and adaptable bosses are more effective than rigid commanders




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Live Q&A: How are you managing your business in the crisis?

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




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The retail boss devising a strategy to survive lockdown

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




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Is it safe? How to handle risks you cannot easily calculate

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




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Six plants that make great Christmas gifts

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




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Growing vegetables can be a lifeline in the coronavirus crisis

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




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Online criminals thrive on pandemic and weak policing, EU commissioner warns

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




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Trafficked and abused: Libya’s migrants caught in the business of war

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




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Brussels woos world leaders for pandemic fundraising marathon

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




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Northern Ireland tensions threaten to derail long-term EU-UK deal

Mistrust is rising over how to implement Brexit




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Gilead antiviral drug remdesivir flops in first trial

Exclusive: Disappointing results revealed in draft documents published accidentally by WHO




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Inside UK care homes: why the system is failing its coronavirus test

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




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NHS chiefs set out plans for post-crisis return to normality

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain




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Obesity dangers make Covid-19 a rebuke to unequal societies

Excess body fat seems to matter more than heart or lung disease, or smoking, when it comes to catching the virus




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UK’s biggest care home group warns of coronavirus hit to business

HC-One says rising costs and lower occupancy rates are putting strain on finances 




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Assassinations in southern Syria expose limits of Assad’s control

Killings in Dera’a province are testing Syrian leader’s alliance with Russia




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How to increase diversity in the tech sector

Employers focus on better ways to hire wider range of people




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The impossible task of picking the best leaders

Managers matter but it is hard to gauge what individuals contribute




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Shipping industry seeks response to calls for cuts in emissions

World’s fleet under renewed pressure to clean up its act and curb greenhouse gases




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BT delays Huawei strip out despite signing Ericsson deal

Postponement comes as Swedish group wins 5G core contract after Chinese rival blocked on security concerns 




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Facebook/Jio: one-sided relationship

Social media giant eyes new audience in India but deal may not leave it with much to take home




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Uber finds a ‘silver lining’ in pandemic

Group’s losses hit almost $3bn as consumers travel less but order more food delivery




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Inside one of Property Listings’ most-viewed homes for sale

Look behind the doors of a medieval Swiss castle that’s piquing much curiosity




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Villa Majorelle: inside an Art Nouveau restoration

This cornucopia of vegetation in ceramic and bronze is the apotheosis of the style




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New zen — why interior design is looking to Japan

This season’s hottest trend takes in all things Japanese - from Macaque to Japandi




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Traditional design ideas that give a contemporary bathroom a Moroccan feel

Style options distilled from a confluence of African, Arab and Mediterranean cultures




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Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes: What Kinda Music

Despite good musicianship from both principals, their songs make little impression




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Music streaming during pandemic boosts Spotify paying users

Subscriber numbers surge to 130m as listeners turn to tunes in a crisis




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Bang on a Can Marathon — six hours of music from the boundary-breaking group

The annual parade of work by living composers went online, performed from living rooms




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How online games are becoming a new arena for live music

Artists such as Travis Scott and Charli XCX are appearing in digital form, watched by audiences of avatars




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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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Britain considers bringing China on board with HS2

Political sensitivities could be outweighed by workers’ construction expertise




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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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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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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