Cross-party task force will aim to tackle one of the country’s most intractable political problems
Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as Instagram
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution service
British folding bike specialist cites economic headwinds and sector’s challenges as earnings drop below £5,000
Meg Hillier highlights damaging consequences of under-investment in key forecasting systems
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy
Chatter about a Boris Johnson return illuminates the depth of the Conservative party’s funk
We don’t normally take lessons from the US on food but there is a lot to learn from America’s tax policies
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 years
US jobs data adds to investor confidence over strength of American economy
The spending review, an industrial strategy and housing present big challenges for the government
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new year
Falling sales growth and excess capacity have led to sector pain that the EV transition is not easing
Announcement comes after data shows small-boat crossings rose 25% in 2024
Voters can’t be sold on change until their nation is in acute trouble
New mayoral planning abilities could drive growth but cause political pain — while funding remains another blocker
First six months of new year will prove crucial to Keir Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’
Prime minister points to early progress despite rocky start to government
Access to information could be increased by centralising anonymised records
From private schools to academies, here are some of the groups Labour faces alienating or allying with in 2025
Guacamole’s in Peckham offers outstanding Mexican food — and the extraordinary life story of its founder, ‘Taco Manny’
Confident you’ve been paying attention to Westminster this year? Put your knowledge to the test
Decisions about who should be honoured are fraught with controversy — can 2025 better reflect the historic cultural richness of the capital?
Women top charts for majority of weeks in 2024 and claim half of top 20 best-selling albums for the first time
Newly released documents reveal growing British frustration with Washington’s handling of the conflict in 2004
Concern expressed by John Prescott and Jack Straw in 2004 over possible migration wave later borne out in Brexit vote
Author Jacqueline Wilson, actress Carey Mulligan and Post Office campaigners among 1,200 recognised in UK’s annual list
Elevated menus to get you through the winter months, from a Swedish Sunday roast to a diamond-dusted dinner
Michael Cassidy had a key role in transforming the UK’s tired financial district into a global behemoth
Ford and Setllantis warn more support is needed to convince sceptical buyers
Rules governing US representatives are better equipped at closing opportunities for corruption
Partner moves across City hit highest number in at least a decade
This year’s top tables, as selected by FT editors and writers
New public procurement rules set to allow more social enterprises and small businesses to bid in process
