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The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks
Fast-developing technology gives hackers ability to craft ‘perfect’ fraudulent emails
Even holiday caravans have been known to skew England’s housebuilding data
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year
Let’s see if the TikTok trend of displaying flowers, ornaments and framed photographs of loved ones alongside the sausages — or even channelling ‘The Lord of the Rings’ in the veg section — can lift the mood
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils
Will private credit reap benefits from deregulation, can the tech bubble keep inflating and will EV sales start to rise again?
How far will you travel to collect Avios and EuroBonus points in 2025?
Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenants
The FT’s ‘resident contrarian’ explores the wilder shores of wellness
I’ve set up a screen-free reading corner, with a ‘comfort stack’ of books that offer nothing but indulgence
Extreme weather is pushing viticulture into colder northern territory and forcing traditional winemaking regions to adapt
Confident you’ve been paying attention to Westminster this year? Put your knowledge to the test
FT writers’ predictions for the new year, from the likelihood of peace in Ukraine to whether the Trump-Musk friendship will endure and the chances of a CD revival
Leaked military files show detailed plans for strikes on civilian infrastructure in event of war
From Berlin to New York, clubbers in the world’s party capitals are heading home earlier
The incoming Trump administration is set to dust down a weapon from a bygone era
The progress of new discoveries must be celebrated
The billions who voted in 2024 sent an angry message to incumbents, and warmed to populists on left and right
The technology will transform existing machines, such as cars, long before it allows the creation of androids
Long-awaited release expected to be a bright spot in lacklustre video games market
Mario Draghi’s report urging the EU to step up its game uses a buzzword on every Eurocrat’s lips
Fear of criticism can make female leaders feel squeamish about building a public profile
After a single term in the White House, the Georgia native became an influential moral voice
If we focus more on what’s going on around us, we may end up feeling better about things
