When leaders take on more than one job, others will question their focus and commitment

Business practices undergo seismic change with flexible policies becoming standard

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

With a £15,000 award, the competition aims to find the best proposal for a business book

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

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

The Evolution Garden takes visitors on a chronological walk through plant life, with some surprising associations

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

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

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

Our gardens expert suggests some outstanding performers for summer blooms

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

An exhibition at Tate explores grand, ornate houses and gardens à la Versailles

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

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

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

Our columnist on why he has no plans to stop and the changes he has seen

Investors will be watching Christine Lagarde’s performance amid rising pressure on Italian bonds

It’s hard to find a single trade type who thinks failing to agree an extension is anything but a potential disaster

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

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

Gove unveils ‘customs agent academy’ and is talking to freight businesses

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

Pledging conference underscores urgency to develop vaccine and distribute it worldwide

German constitutional court blows open questions about ECB independence and the supremacy of EU law

Bloc faces worst recession in its history as report calls for pan-European recovery plan

EU push to incorporate Paris agreement adds to tension over post-Brexit relationship

Ministers expected to say use of coverings could stop virus spread in some circumstances

Akeso’s shares surge in Hong Kong as buyers brush off city’s economic downturn

Warning of potential harm from tendency to use invasive equipment too quickly

Indian entrepreneur claims a small group of executives were involved at the hospital group

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

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

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

Kingdom battles to protect economy in face of oil rout and fallout from pandemic

International financial support at risk as leading figures fight over economic crisis

Asset management leadership also changed in reshuffle at Swiss lender

Ross McEwan to step down from top job at end of October

News of chief executive’s departure highlights problems the tobacco group faces

PageGroup and Robert Walters cite Brexit, Sino-US trade war and Hong Kong protests

Critics of AI platforms doubt whether they eliminate human interviewers’ prejudices

Resist the temptation to rely on networks. Plus: practical tips for recruiters

Managers matter but it is hard to gauge what individuals contribute

Stefan Bomhard joins tobacco group from car dealer Inchcape

Profits also dented by strikes in France, UK election and Australian bushfires

The number of people hired doubled between 2017 and 2020