FTAV’s Friday chart quiz
The plot thickens
‘Just call us the Antwerp Six’
How six Belgian designers challenged bourgeois fashion in the 1980s — and why they are still relevant today
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. Explore the latest data through interactive charts
Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel’s owner in talks to combine operations
Discussions under way with Brown-Forman to create premium alcohol group as sector battles subdued demand
Do you really want your travel spots unspoilt?
The view from that remote beach is unimprovable — or is it?
18 ways to swing into spring
Why not put a little tassel on it?
Mini Crossword Number 102
Binary Puzzle Number 102
Is intermittent fasting the best way to lose weight?
We ask the experts
Word Circle Number 102
FirstFT: Trump extends Iran deadline after biggest market sell-off of war
Also in today’s newsletter: Pentagon blocked from punishing Anthropic and what the energy crisis means for your money
British parents told to limit screen time for under-5s to one hour a day
UK issues guidance while drawing up options to restrict children’s use of social media
Putin asks oligarchs to donate to budget as cost of Ukraine war soars
Russian president’s demand shows intention to pursue campaign until all of Donbas region is captured
Matthew Macfadyen is in his iconic era
From Darcy to Succession, the 51-year-old actor has got the edge on playing complicated males. Now he’s taking on the ultimate enigma, George Smiley
A tourist tax is a better way to fund museums
Plans to charge UK residents to visit cultural institutions may not deliver the financial boost they promise
I joined an Easter procession for the fitness... and stayed for the faith
Holy Week in Cadiz has helped one writer reconnect with himself and his community
Italy probes Sephora over fears marketing is driving ‘cosmeticorexia’ in girls
Competition regulator claims retailer and Benefit Cosmetics encourage purchases through ‘covert’ social media marketing
Lloyds IT glitch exposed thousands of customer accounts
MPs on Treasury committee reveal bank’s software update caused March incident
Private credit’s stale pricing problem
More frequent asset valuations can boost market resilience and investor confidence
Transcript: The global economy is Iran’s hostage. Can it be released? With Edward Fishman
Soumaya Keynes speaks to Edward Fishman, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations
Corporate bonds are the new stocks
Plus, the defence of private credit
FTAV’s further reading
Populism; gambling; commodities; London; poverty; spying; China; encyclopedias
Transcript: The rout in UK and European bonds
Katie Martin speaks to Ian Smith
Nato allies to train with Ukraine as Europe seeks closer defence ties
Also in this newsletter: Europe races to fund fusion