Organised crime steps in as President Bolsonaro dismisses pandemic as ‘sniffles’

The series follows an idiotic yet charming nerd trying to make it big as Lil Dicky

The country’s banking system is in hock to an insolvent state

London-based Ashmore bet heavily on the country’s short-term debt

In 2008, it was decided an over-leveraged banking system must be bailed in by the private sector. Post lock-down the exact opposite is true.

Join FT film critic Danny Leigh for a live chat on Friday May 1 at 12pm and 5pm UK time

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

UK officials urge Brussels to move on three key areas ahead of crucial June meeting or risk breakdown

Hospital changes and deployment of medical staff to provide specialist care pays off

Demonstrators defy coronavirus lockdown and set fire to banks amid mounting currency crisis and joblessness

Making it very hard to leave a company sends a worrying signal to potential recruits

UK government support needed to ensure supply of food and medicines

Industry forecast to suffer $25bn hit this year as coronavirus changes working life

Deal’s architects say it will improve connectivity, choice and value, but consumers have heard that before

After lockdown, start-ups will need to work with city authorities to keep cars off the roads

Municipal authorities encourage cycling amid fears networks cannot cope with social distancing

The trumpeter captures his compatriot’s mischievous sense of humour and serious intent

With swaggering reggae beats to modern Maghrebi, the near-original line-up reunites for a new studio album

Scandal at former FTSE 100 company has damaged reputations of London and the UAE

Formation of regional coalitions offers a path to a staggered exit

Laura Noonan and Lauren Fedor respond to your queries on the state of SBA rescue funds

David Honigmann follows Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway' from its origins in a Welsh cottage to 'Wayne's World', the White House and bedrooms everywhere  

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As research shows modern couples are more likely to keep their finances separate, presenter Claer Barrett and guests debate how women in particular are managing their money. Plus, ahead of the new university term we reveal finance tips for students and their parents, and ask what could emerge as the next consumer misselling scandal after PPI.

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It's financial planning week and this year's theme is retirement planning. As part of the initiative, thousands of certified planners are offering a free hour-long session to people wanting help with setting their financial goals. FT Money deputy editor James Pickford talks to the FT's pensions correspondent about retirement planning. Plus we hear from Jackie Lockie, head of financial planning with the CISI, and Patrick Connolly of Chase de Vere, about how best to plan for retirement.

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IMF and other international institutions cannot lend to Harare because of debt arrears

Winemakers are becoming more skilled at coping with rising temperatures

There is a new-found confidence in what Spain, and Spain alone, can offer

US cable company enjoys rising demand for high-speed internet but movie business suffers

Finance minister also says companies cannot pay dividends while receiving government money 

Tax bills can be reduced by handing back a vehicle to an employer

Smart speakers don’t yet have the skills to

The chancellor’s support package is welcome, but many self employed people are excluded 

Canada’s deputy PM on moving from the ‘snark’ of journalism to the ‘smarm’ of politics

The economist has long argued that governments should spend whatever it takes. Has her time now come?

The Wall Street strategist talks about debt, lessons from losing his hearing — and his latest predictions for the world

Landlords reject call for 50% reduction, saying hotel group is using Covid-19 crisis to cut costs

Company says it will be ‘several years’ before revenues return to 2019 levels

Big investors must adopt a tougher stance on balance sheet resilience

Concerns about maritime security in the Gulf are rising as relations between Iran and the west deteriorate over the slow breakdown of the nuclear deal struck by Tehran and world powers in 2015. Iran’s economy has been badly hit by the re-imposition of US sanctions, and in response, Iran says it is no longer sticking to agreed limits on its enriched uranium stockpile. Tom O’Sullivan discusses whether the deal can be saved with Michael Peel in Brussels, Najmeh Bozorgmehr in Tehran and Middle East editor Andrew England.

Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Tom O’Sullivan, deputy analysis editor, Michael Peel, European diplomatic correspondent, Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Tehran correspondent, and Andrew England, Middle East editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Wildlife conservation used to be largely financed by wealthy donors and governments. Now, efforts to attract institutional investors are showing significant potential, as a recent Rhino Bond launched by the Zoological Society of London, the FT’s seasonal appeal partner this year, showed. Oliver Withers, ZSL’s head of conservation finance and Aunnie Patton Power, expert in innovative investing and impact finance talk to John Aglionby about the changing landscape of conservation financing. Visit the FT’s seasonal appeal page to donate here

Contributors: John Aglionby, assistant UK news editor, Oliver Withers, ZSL’s head of conservation finance and Aunnie Patton Power, expert in innovative investing and impact finance. Producer: Fiona Symon. Editor: Breen Turner

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After years of economic pain, Greece is in an upbeat mood. But can the country’s fresh political leadership overcome deep-seated problems holding back growth? Katie Martin discusses this question with Kerin Hope in Athens and Ben Hall, Europe editor.

Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Kerin Hope, Athens correspondent, and Ben Hall, Europe editor. Producers: Persis Love and Fiona Symon

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The US Federal Reserve has begun to consult the public, particularly in poorer parts of the country about monetary policy. As a result, policy wonks at the central bank have begun to reconsider the impact of their decisions on communities far from the centres of power. Brendan Greeley discusses the so-called Fed Listens sessions with Patrick Jenkins.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, Deputy Editor and Brendan Greeley, US economics editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love. Photo credit: Alex Wong/Getty

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Victory for Iran's hardliners in this month’s parliamentary elections has come at the cost of a despondent population suffering under the weight of renewed US sanctions. With the future of the nuclear deal in doubt and isolationist leaders in the ascendant, Andrew England, Middle East editor, and Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Tehran correspondent, discuss what happens next.

Contributors: Andrew England, Middle East editor, and Najmeh Bozorgmehr, Tehran correspondent. Producers: Fiona Symon and Mehrnosh Khalaj.

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Demand for classically defensive stocks rises as viral outbreak worsens

British and American consumers are unlikely to ‘spend, spend, spend’ after the lockdowns

Popular funds have survived a period of intense market stress

Economic woes go well beyond the coronavirus crisis

The Jimmy Choo shoe designer says jewellery has influenced her work

Despite public anger, corporate regulation is likely to remain fragmented

Fortunes are created by technology and globalisation, as well as talent and enterprise