UK chancellor shrugs off flurry of overseas bids for UK companies
Growth of 5.7% in three months to March comes despite slowing jobs market
Rishi Sunak set to make a decision on whether to axe the graduate route altogether as early as this week
Measures would have seen homeless people prosecuted for ‘excessive smell’
Ruling means contentious Rwanda asylum policy would not apply in region
Usdaw support comes as Labour leader faces tough meeting with worker groups
The environmentalists are enjoying dramatic success with voters in rural Conservative areas
Businesses across hospitality sector have brought dozens of cases in bid to recover some losses
Government’s tightening of graduate visa rules poses a grave risk to universities and the country
But John Cotton says fairer deal for local government is needed to protect social fabric of UK’s second city
Gulf between headline rate in UK and Ireland is deterring investors, argues Federation of Small Businesses
EU’s largest economy joins UK and Netherlands in trying to tackle a prime cause of region’s economic malaise
Second time new anti-spying laws have led to charges
PM warns Britain is facing ‘dangerous times’ and urges voters to stick with the ‘devil you know’
Commenters discuss the latest plans to tax fee-paying schools in the UK — join the debate
UK supermarket is latest retailer to push into residential property in deal with Barratt Developments
Former UK chancellor to take up post at online retailer owned by Barclay family
Former Tory MP Natalie Elphicke’s move stirs some alarm but leadership plays up favourable signal it sends
Amnesty International report says Chinese authorities harassing citizens studying in Europe and US
Our writer explores the rise of the capital’s most fashionable pint — and the pubs that conjure that all-important ‘Guinnessness’ vibe
Ardersier near Inverness aims to become distribution hub for North Sea wind power
Prime minister will promise ‘bold ideas’ in bid to restore confidence and revive Conservative morale
Labour MPs voice concern over move by ex-Tory MP accused of lobbying ministers over disgraced ex-husband
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Kepco has held early-stage discussions with British officials over mothballed Wylfa site
Also in this week’s newsletter, English football’s casino league and Aston Villa’s grand ambitions
Scheming sons and warring sisters give us a narrative to help interpret our own clan tangles
As phone theft surges, how can you protect your financial data?
Russell Group warns Migration Advisory Committee that communities and UK research could be harmed
Adviser says people ‘at the end of their tether’ as PM keeps opposition guessing over poll date
Discussions between the Czech billionaire’s EP Group and IDS have deepened after rejection of his initial £4.5bn offer
After a long drift, the London market has made strong gains this year
Also in this newsletter: Carmakers shift focus to hybrids, the return to the pub, science round-up
Britain’s leaders need to ensure the vibrant capital lives up to its potential
A visit to a Norfolk garden leads to a dramatic conversion regarding a trinity of lifelong hates
Government readies £1bn injection even though prime minister said last year private sector would cover Euston costs
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