Prime minister designate says government could be unable to pay half of the salaries of 3m-strong workforce next month

The FT’s pick of the year’s best visual journalism, from extreme weather patterns to signs of a growing surveillance society

As the final object is revealed, FT arts editor Jan Dalley talks to Peter Aspden about the significance of the BBC Radio 4 series 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' presented by Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum.  

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Where there is a public clamour for explanation, writers and artists should be unafraid to step in, says the FT's arts writer  

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Efforts to restore historic buildings to their original splendour tell us as much about today’s tastes as they do about yesterday’s  

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Art may be essentially egalitarian as it illuminates the human condition – but that hasn't stopped members of the Porsche Travel Club getting special access to the Sistine Chapel. Should we worry if the wealthy corner the finest cultural experiences?  

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'Ambition', by the award-winning author Helen Simpson, is read by Christopher Villiers.  

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Between 1962 and 1972, the magazine set new standards for its industry – and in doing so created the perfect collectible, says Peter Aspden  

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A new short story for the holidays, from the winner of the 2013 Man Booker International Prize. The reader is Christine Spolar  

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Having a baby is one of the best things that could happen in your life - but sadly it could also be the worst thing that could happen to your finances. We discuss the effects of the gender pay gap. Plus FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to guests about what kind of investor Adrian Mole could have grown into. And what could happen to the 'best buy' lists used by fund supermarkets in the wake of the Woodford scandal?

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World leaders call for an urgent debt moratorium and unprecedented health and economic aid packages

Ramaphosa administration wants phased reopening to limit damage to struggling economy

Democrats outraged by move to clear former national security adviser who already pleaded guilty

About 2m businesspeople thought to be ineligible for existing coronavirus support schemes

Mel Stride, former Treasury minister, calls for help for business owners who pay themselves in dividends

Litigation battles, fear turns to lawsuits, and a data security flaw

Whether renting a flat or applying for a loan, you will probably need the help of a homeowner

Pentwater Capital calls for boardroom change in vehicle developing Oyu Tolgoi

Restrictions in nation that processes 90% of world’s stones upend global industry 

Geography is destiny in this historical meditation on the peculiarities of the English

An occupied home has utility no empty shop can match

Bondholders weigh deal with Macri against negotiating with likely successor Fernández

Creditors prepare for tough negotiations after IMF calls on them to share the pain

Jeremy Corbyn unveiled 451 pages of leaked documents, which he claimed show details of trade talks between the UK and US. The Labour leader said the discussions included Washington's demand for providing access to the NHS for American healthcare companies.

The Conservatives vowed to bring in a new state aid system to protect British industry after Brexit, as the party finesses its message to Leave voters ahead of election day.

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Heavy redemptions during coronavirus-induced sell-off  spark concerns

The ESG spotlight has turned to how companies treat their employees, customers and suppliers

The coronavirus outbreak has accelerated the decline of America’s favourite shopping institution

Greece’s centre-right New Democracy party has returned to power after defeating the far-left party Syriza at the ballot box on a promise of reviving the economy through tax cuts, reduced bureaucracy and more foreign investment.  Katie Martin discusses the new government and the challenges it is facing with Ben Hall and Kerin Hope.

Contributors: Naomi Rovnick, FT Live reporter, Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Ben Hall, Europe editor, and Kerin Hope, Athens correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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David Pilling takes us on a tour of the African ghetto he visited with Bobi Wine, the rap singer turned politician, who has confirmed he will challenge Yoweri Museveni for the presidency of Uganda in 2021.

Contributors: Alec Russell, editor of FT Weekend, and David Pilling, Africa editor. Producer: Fiona Symon. Music clip: Kyarenga by Bobi Wine

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Sterling has taken a beating in the currency markets, falling to a fresh two-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Michael Hunter discusses why this has happened and who will be affected with Katie Martin, the FT's capital markets editor.

Contributors: Michael Hunter, markets reporter, and Katie Martin, capital markets editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Rowena Chiu, former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, tells the story of her alleged abuse by the former Hollywood producer and discusses how to prevent non-disclosure agreements from being used to silence the victims of crime with Pilita Clark and Kate Beioley.

Contributors: Pilita Clark, business columnist, Rowena Chiu, former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, and Kate Beioley, legal correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Even before Covid-19 struck, the country’s debt trajectory was out of control

Federal Trade Commission votes 3-2 to approve tie-up between makers of Botox and Humira

Fund managers and energy-hungry tech companies bankroll ‘solar-plus-storage’ projects

State-backed utility under pressure as it plans to invest in new coal mines

Demand for classically defensive stocks rises as viral outbreak worsens

Short bets rise to highest level of 2020 over Brexit and Covid-19 concerns

The government needs to address concerns over the return to normal life

Founder urges FCA to act as he presses airline to cancel multibillion pound Airbus order

Oil and gas company in Texas given approval to use unmanned aircraft to inspect vital infrastructure

Aircraft maker’s chief executive says focus will be on rebuilding balance sheet post-pandemic

Watchdog also offers concession on post-Brexit share trading

Industry bodies had been lobbying for longer postponement over fears of hit to bond markets

Watchdogs put 12-month extension on new margin requirements, citing coronavirus threat

Hedge fund calls for court investigation into 2018 transfer of MyTheresa

Charity Commission intervened over £350,000 of payments to Duke of York’s private secretary

iPhone maker says it will make county-by-county assessments as states start to ease lockdowns