Join a live discussion with FT’s pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Wednesday April 22 

The Pensions Regulator and former minister Sir Steve Webb take part in online debate 

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio

Healthcare tech group chief calls estimate to deal with coronavirus ‘conservative’ as it boosts medical equipment production

AMF chairman cites uncertainty around dividends and coming downgrades to credit ratings

Chief executive defends government’s handing of protesters and police conduct

Player values tumble as Europe’s top teams prepare to cut spending after pandemic weakens revenues

Strategists expect concerns about eurozone stability to dent the currency

Turmoil in commodity market slashes state colleges’ revenues

Whether we like it or not, spending on arms and security will rise in the next few years 

Move to capitalise on dislocations across market stemming from coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19 pandemic increases problems for retirement schemes already in deficit

Winners of the FT’s personal finance competition love learning about money

State-owned oil group faces risk of further rating downgrades and grapples with output woes

WhatsApp, which began testing its mobile payments feature in India two years ago, could offer at least one more financial service to people in its biggest market. In a filing with the local regulator in India, the Facebook -owned messaging platform has listed credit as one of the areas it will pursue in the country. […]

A big changing of the guard is underway at one of the world’s biggest and iconic names in telecoms and media: AT&T today announced that Randall Stephenson will be stepping down as the chairman and CEO of the telco, and he will be replaced by John Stankey, currently the COO. The change is effective on […]

Mobile app market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, which provides data-driven insights about the app economy, has raised $45 million in new funding from Riverwood Capital. This is the first significant investment the now-profitable company has seen since its $1 million seed round in 2013. The investment speaks to the growing demand for data about the […]

Shares in Mears, a smaller rival, came under pressure, losing 16 per cent of their value within a week

My ex-husband and I have recently divorced and have a school-aged son

I am pursuing a claim for the exposure to asbestos while working

I use an online stock broker to purchase shares in quoted companies 

One third of over-55s don’t even have a will — but they can get one for free in October

You might not like the thought of paying tax on your pension contributions — but it’s coming 

The Mendel Air Sensor app is the first app I open every morning. Before Reddit, before Gmail, before NYT. I roll over, grab my phone and check my plants. I don’t know if there’s a higher honor I can bestow on an app. The Mendel Air Sensor is a game-changer for indoor growers. It offers […]

Apple is providing a data set derived from aggregated, anonymized information taken from users of its Maps navigational app, the company announced today. The data is collected as a set of “Mobility Trends Reports,” which are updated daily and provide a look at the change in the number of routing requests made within the Maps […]

Catering and ground-handling company excluded from Canberra’s coronavirus support scheme

Research finds WeChat analyses messages from users registered outside China to train its algorithms

Two sides hold call on ‘phase one’ deal in rare easing of war of words over pandemic

China’s example suggests that life will not snap back to normal, strategists say

With California on a precipice of a ballot initiative next year that could legalize marijuana recreationally, scores of cannabis startups are vying to capture what is the nation’s largest market in advance of such a big regulatory change. Meadow, a Y Combinator-backed startup, was one of the earlier ones with an ordering and delivery service […]

German group’s battle to minimise financial damage from scandal hinges on test case

System devised by neurotech start-up Koniku uses living cells

WhatsApp, which began testing its mobile payments feature in India two years ago, could offer at least one more financial service to people in its biggest market. In a filing with the local regulator in India, the Facebook -owned messaging platform has listed credit as one of the areas it will pursue in the country. […]

FSCS could compensate some investors in collapsed mini-bond issuer London Capital Finance

PSA and Fiat Chrysler to shut factories as demand tumbles and supply chains disrupted

Big carmakers say small companies must be protected from collapse or factories may remain shut

The Netflix crime drama “Ozark” might not be exactly what you think of when you hear the phrase “high octane.” While there are a few big explosions, there are far more scenes of people talking urgently to each other while filmed in muted tones. A more apt description might be “high pulse rate.” Once you […]

Google Cloud today announced the official opening of its Las Vegas data center region. With this, Google Cloud now operates four regions in the western U.S., with Las Vegas complementing Google Cloud’s existing data centers in Los Angeles, Calif.; The Dalles, Ore. and its recently opened Salt Lake City, Utah region. In total, Google now […]

Microsoft has now opened registration for the virtual edition of its online-only Build 2020 developer conference, which will take place from May 19 to 20. Typically, the event draws more than 6,000 developers, but because of the coronavirus pandemic, that’s obviously not an option. In contrast to Google, which completely scrapped its I/O developer conference […]

Which of the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 entries is the cheapest, and which is most expensive?

Imelda Staunton has gushed about her time filming Downton Abbey: The Movie.

After four years off our TV screens, Downton Abbey returned on Monday night for the world premiere of its big screen adaptation and received mixed reviews from critics.

Based in a 19th century country house dubbed as Norfolk's Downton Abbey, the new business will run various courses for those wanting to serve the rich and famous. (Bylaugh Hall, pictured)

ITV's Loose Women put on a united front in an all red ensemble as they walked the NTA's red carpet in hopes of winning the Best Daytime Show award over rivals This Morning.