Start with clear goals, prune failures and build on what has worked in the past

A previously simple decision of whether to reopen an office is now freighted with mortal peril

Employers focus on better ways to hire wider range of people

Nooks for books can be created anywhere in the home

No pasta machine? No problem. Tim Hayward shows Daniel Garrahan how to make it by hand - just like nonna

Tim Hayward shows Daniel Garrahan how to grow and feed a sourdough starter before turning it into a home-baked pizza

Jan Dalley is joined by Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the playwright Mike Packer, and journalist Carl Wilkinson to discuss literary adaptations. At the Oscars this month, six of the nine movies up for Best Picture are based on books – and the film version of de Bernières’ novel Red Dog is released in the UK on February 24. Why are adaptations so popular? Are filmmakers and investors just playing it safe in uncertain times? And how does it feel to see your novel – or play – on the big screen? Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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If ever there was a word that needed to be retired it's 'retirement'. The kind of images this word conjures up is sunny beaches and no longer having to set an alarm clock, or a stressful feeling about how much longer you will need to work to afford such a lifestyle. This week author Don Ezra talks to FT Money editor Claer Barrett about how best to get to and enjoy what used to be called retirement. Next up, if you're heading off on holiday soon then listen to our top tips on how to get the best deal on your holiday money. 

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What's the best bank account for students? Who will give you an interest-free overdraft? And how can you get hold of a student railcard? Lucy Warwick-Ching, FT Money digital editor talks to three experts about how to make the most of your money as a student. Plus we hear how your credit rating as a student can affect your ability to get finance long after you've finished studying. And finally Guy Anker of Moneysavingexpert.com tells us why you shouldn't automatically pay off your student loan if you can afford it. 

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FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss how tens of thousands of UK private investors are meeting in pubs, restaurants and private homes to discuss how to beat the market - with tips for anyone thinking of doing the same.

Plus why the wealthy get married in secret, and how banks could do more to help customers with mental health issues. 

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How to find a financial adviser - a relationship with an adviser you can trust is something that FT readers often tell us is hard to come by. FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Damian Fantato, deputy editor of FT Adviser about the solution. Plus, with less than a month to go until the general election, financial advisers tell us they are getting calls from a lot of worried clients - we discuss what's troubling them. And finally, the rise of the 40-year mortgage - Paul Lewis, presenter of BBC Moneybox is here to share his own worries about extra long hours.

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Could your stock picking skills beat the market this year? In this week's FT Money Show podcast presenter Claer Barrett talks to FT Markets reporter Robert Smith about the results of our 2019 contest between readers and FT journalists. Plus we give you details of how to enter this year's competition. Next up, January's nearly over but you still have another 11 months to make good on your New Year's resolutions. If you had resolved to get a pay rise or sort out your pension this year, keep listening as help is at hand. 

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Local drug research and joined-up thinking are needed to deliver results on the ground

Which conferences are worth your time and money? Here’s how to decide

Why women must conquer their fear of networking and do it anyway

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

Savvy shoppers game the system to collect the maximum amount of points

Ahead of the Budget, chancellor Sajid Javid has some tough choices to make

The ‘Mick Jagger of microbes’ on a life of fighting disease — and the severity of the current crisis

Programmes should be flexible and help workers move to in-demand sectors

Near-unconditional cash transfers are the most efficient form of relief

Replacing migrant fruit and vegetable pickers is harder than expected

Tim Hayward helps the FT's Daniel Garrahan turn his kitchen into a Parisian bistro

Government must prioritise getting the young back to work

Look for something elegant and distinctive but not overbearing

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears

Lockdown presents a golden educational opportunity, particularly if you work in investment

Recognition of a two-speed Europe would help fix divides

We do not need another big lending programme; equity investments would get us out of the credit-versus-loans debate

The rich will benefit if we create sustainable demand with less household borrowing

Donald Trump’s all-guns-blazing approach is a sure way to a lose-lose break with Beijing

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Join our expert Neil Gordon as he discusses providing customers incredible value and building trust.

Join author and entrepreneur Kim Walsh Phillips as she discusses best practices for driving leads in today's world.

Four easy ways to amplify your impact.

Before raising capital, it's often hard to pay potential employees, but you can still offer exponential future returns.

Five strategies to broaden your startup's talent-recruitment options.

This webinar provides action strategies to help you launch your own small enterprise.

Strategies for staying ahead amid a dizzying e-commerce landscape.

Focus on just those you really want, and quickly reach them without wasting time or money on others.

Four easy ways to amplify your impact.

Meals are lavish affairs at Downton Abbey - and even more so when the King and Queen come to stay in the film. Here's how to dine, and drink, just like the Crawleys. Pictured, Champagne jelly.

The Downton Abbey star, 58, joked on Wednesday that she made the Hollywood icon, 56, 'the man he is' today thanks to their scenes in 1994 rom-com The Favour.

MIKE KEEGAN - SPORTS AGENDA: Sports broadcasters will hold crisis meetings on Monday to discuss how they are going to fill their schedules over the coming weeks and possibly months.

The former EastEnders star, 27, proved family comes first as she enjoyed some quality time with her youngest child in a sweet clip uploaded to her Instagram account on Monday morning.

We examine what carbon offsetting organisations across the world say they do - and compare results from their 'carbon calculators', where you work out how much to pay to offset emissions.

MasterChef Australia contestant Jess Liemantara broke down in tears after she was eliminated on Sunday night's episode.

Experts have revealed how to make the perfect hot chips at home. According to Australian website Good Food, it's ideal to choose golden, starchy potatoes as pale potatoes dry quicker.

Once the winner of the £170 million EuroMillions jackpot gets their hands on the cash, they'll be richer than singer Ed Sheeran, golfer Rory McIlroy and Queen's Brian May.

Sam Burgess will make his grand entrance into a whole new ball-game on Friday night, having realised in recent weeks that he faces a monumental task in crossing the rugby divide.