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From a delicate Muscadet to a powerful Meursault, 26 wines of excellent value

From Muscat to Madeira, the best — and best-value — tipples for the festive season

The FT’s wine columnist reveals her favourite clubs, cellars and bars in the capital

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

It was only when champagne producer Louis Roederer arrived in the early 1980s that this hippy hideout was put on the international wine map

A Marie Kondo-style approach is best, according to serious collectors – if it doesn’t spark joy, sell it

The most popular method is through the outfit you bought it from

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Producers have made impressive progress in a country where consumption per capita is heroic

The family has been making fine wine in Napa Valley for four generations

The agencies don’t plot presidential coups — but few heroes emerge in David Rohde’s study ‘In Deep’

Data give snapshot of shifting battlegrounds ahead of November’s presidential election

Democratic candidate wrestles with new realities as he tries to close cash gap with Trump

Tax experts warn of unintended consequences of reducing or giving away pay and bonuses

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

Big reforms are needed to tackle substantial problems well beyond the cost 

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The Lancet editor on Britain’s response to coronavirus — and being labelled a pariah

African nation vows to block decision it rejects as unjustified and illegal

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

Lusaka ups ante in dispute over shuttered copper mine

Franklin Templeton funds have lost $1.2bn on biggest Argentine positions

Jeremy Corbyn defends party's processes for dealing with racism after Ephraim Mirvis's criticism. Conservatives put opposition to independence at heart of Scottish campaign. Sterling slips as Labour makes inroads on Tories' polling lead.

Neither Labour nor the Conservatives have offered a "credible prospectus" for government in the election, the Institute for Fiscal Studies said this morning, in a damning assessment that highlighted the gulf between different political visions for Britain.

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Renowned investor warns market correction is not over but there is value in commodities

With its candidate favourite to win, Law and Justice party was insisting poll should go ahead on May 10

The two members have proposed tougher enforcement of environmental and labour standards

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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US allegations that China is manipulating its currency burst into the open again this week when the renminbi was allowed to fall below seven to the dollar for the first time since 2008. Josh Noble discusses this latest front in the US-China trade dispute and its implications for investors and the global economy with Don Weinland, Beijing financial correspondent, and Michael MacKenzie, senior investment commentator.

Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Don Weinland, Beijing financial correspondent, and Michael MacKenzie, senior investment correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Beijing has ordered government offices and public institutions to remove all foreign computer equipment and software within three years as part of its bid for self-reliance in office technology. Malcolm Moore discusses the ramifications for Chinese and US companies and for the global supply chain with the FT’s Yuan Yang in Beijing.

Contributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, and Yuan Yang, Beijing technology correspondent.  Producer: Fiona Symon

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Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist policies have sparked protests and intercommunity violence across India. Against this backdrop, a proposed data protection bill that will allow his government free rein to spy on its citizens is causing particular concern. Madhumita Murgia discusses the bill with Benjamin Parkin in Mumbai.

Contributors: Madhumita Murgia, European technology correspondent, Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent. Producers: Persis Love and Fiona Symon

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Western governments pledged trillions of dollars in stimulus measures to limit the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday. The FT’s global business columnist Rana Foroohar explains what it could mean for Wall Street and Main Street. Plus, Impossible Foods raises $500m in a round that will help the US-plant based burger group to see through the economic upheaval caused by the current crisis, and Joe Biden solidifies his status as the frontrunner to take on Donald Trump in November.

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Severin Schwan unapologetic for outspoken criticism of state responses to coronavirus

Sum far exceeds $8bn fundraising target at upcoming EU-led donors’ conference

Nation’s pharma industry has matured but is still a lot better at incremental innovation than major breakthroughs

Group says 230 jobs will be lost at Selby site at it looks to beat 2025 fossil fuel deadline

Eighth consecutive cut could heap fresh pressure on already struggling lira

Two experts debate the long-term impact on inflation of the Covid-19 rescue packages

Analysts fear unintended consequences of central bank’s vast foreign-currency holdings

Candour about the fiscal deficit might return the Democrat to prominence

A collapse in demand is reducing prices even as central banks print money

Aero-engine maker prepares for biggest single reduction of staff in more than 30 years

Energy companies facing climate protests need to limit the wasteful use of their products

The continent faces a new emissions scandal as family vehicles grow bigger and heavier

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

Hedge fund chief bets on stockmarket recovery after profiting from coronavirus sell-off