US government shutdown tests mettle of rival parties
The US government has been partially closed since December 22 over the border funding issue, leading thousands of federal workers to stay home or work without pay, and shuttering museums and national ...
7 Jan 201911min
Lebanon looks to China for role in Syria reconstruction
As Syria starts to rebuild some of its devastated cities, neighbouring Lebanon is hoping to turn itself into a logistics hub for reconstruction, financed in part by China. Chloe Cornish, the FT’s Midd...
6 Jan 20199min
China role in 5G contracts presents dilemma for Europe
The EU is looking at ways of safeguarding against cyber security risks from the purchase of high tech equipment made in China. Huawei, a leading Chinese manufacturer of 5G technology, has attracted sp...
4 Jan 201910min
EU regime disrupts role of financial analysts
This week saw the anniversary of the introduction of Mifid II, a set of EU-wide rules aimed at making markets more transparent. But these rules have had some unintended consequences. Stephen Morris, t...
3 Jan 20198min
Pre-election giveaways worry India's economists
India's ruling BJP and opposition Congress parties have been showering gifts on farmers ahead of parliamentary elections this year. But economists are worried about the long term impact of this compet...
2 Jan 20197min
How much sleep do we need?
How much sleep do we need and can we have too much of it? Darren Dodd discusses why sleep is now being seen as an acute health issue in developed societies with the FT’s science editor Clive Cookson a...
31 Des 201818min
Corporate year in review
Which companies made the biggest headlines in 2018 and what's the outlook for 2019? Tom Braithwaite, FT companies editor, discusses the big corporate themes of this year and next with Katie Martin, ca...
28 Des 201811min
Mind the gender pay gap
Gender pay gap reporting became compulsory for UK companies with 250 or more employees last year. But those hoping to see swift action from employers to narrow the gap will be disappointed. Financial ...
27 Des 201811min
