The Frieze art fairs return as global sales fall and costs rise, but organisers have plans to increase attractiveness
A show at Gainsborough’s House in Suffolk explores the work of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines
FT exclusive: Chancellor seeks to reassure investors that ‘guardrails’ will be placed around extra borrowing for investment
Interested shareholders say they have been unable to access the books as troubled utility races to raise cash
Transport minister demands changes to get a ‘grip’ on overcrowding
Plus, Starmer kicks off UK-EU reset in Brussels
Real energy is to be found in single-issue groups and parties to the left and right of Labour and the Tories
Increasing number of people are pulling money from retirement pots early because of tax uncertainty
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Conservative leadership hopefuls attack Labour and clash over decision, though there is a historical irony in all this
Register of interests indicates garment gifting not historically widespread
As the focus shifts from blaming customers to shutting down scammers, most victims will receive automatic refunds. But is it enough?
Michael Lyons says potential locations for housing developments will be identified next summer
Millions of people have five-figure sums sitting in cash, in spite of inflation’s corrosive effects
Analysts lay out the range of options at the chancellor’s disposal as Starmer warns of ‘decisions’ on the horizon
Reforms to employment law could backfire unless the Fair Work Agency can make the rules stick
Former foreign secretary has momentum ahead of key MPs’ vote next week
Chief executive Vlad Tenev says British customers will soon be able to make leveraged stock bets on its platform
New mortgage deals on offer should prompt wariness
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makers
Three sites are earmarked for development but prospects for five more have become unclear
UK chancellor vows to avoid Jeremy Hunt’s ‘mistakes’ and stokes optimism that spending could surpass manifesto
Industry calls for tax cuts to boost market in open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves
