Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had ousted former leadership rival for ‘plotting’ to defect
At least 183 of party’s councillors due to face voters will serve for another year
Figure marks rebound from previous month’s contraction
Mayor concerned that capital will be at ‘sharpest edge of change’ given dependence on white-collar jobs
Nick Ephgrave says ‘time is right to hang up the handcuffs’ and will leave role in March
New measures aim to make it easier to call up tens of thousands of ex-military personnel
FT charity FLIC is helping to alleviate NHS staff’s money worries with bespoke financial education
The surprise departure deprives Farage of some Westminster theatre and gives the Tories a chance to reclaim ground
As cyber threats proliferate, we need to double down on maths to protect security and boost economic growth
There is comfort that a price exists where developers make money and British consumers are at least no worse off
New policy devised in response to latest scandal shows insufficient planning by party while in opposition
Sometimes, biography isn’t the best judge of what someone might do in public office
Party must set itself apart because anyone who wants to vote for the populist right is well-served by Farage
Jonathan Benger tells FT that health service payments should not rise for years to come
Reforms under discussion would tear up accession rules used since cold war to allow Kyiv to join in a potential peace deal
Office for Students says almost two-thirds more first-class degrees were awarded than can be explained
Ex-Tory minister’s switch raises questions about whether he will be a help or a hindrance to Farage
Temporary reliefs are a sticking plaster for a tax that needs reform
Democratic history is a timeline of states acting to curb over-mighty figures, from kings to business tycoons
Criticism is the most strident challenge to the central bank’s decision announced last month
Rics survey indicates lower interest rates and post-Budget certainty are driving upbeat mood
Shares fall as high street retailer says downbeat consumer confidence and discounting by rivals will curb profitability
Regulator to review utility’s customer service performance with Kent and Sussex homes still lacking supplies
Business dynamism comes in many different forms
UK’s biggest airport has formally begun planning application for £33bn project
Sir Stephen Timms argues that a better system is possible without ‘rapidly continuing increases in spending’
Shabana Mahmood vows to restore power for central government to sack chief constables
Chancellor says a post-Budget retreat could include extension to other hospitality
Rate cut bets and easing tensions over government borrowing fuel gilts rally
His two great liabilities, Brexit and Donald Trump, are unmentionable in British politics
Keir Starmer irked his MPs last year by framing move as means to tackle illegal working
Government, police and cyber experts point to surge in social media posts spreading fake narratives about safety
Cece Fein-Hughes gives an insider tour of her spiritual homeland in south Devon
Announcement follows FT investigation into offshoot of North London Collegiate School
Lucy Rigby tells FT that London and Brussels can increase investment and drive growth
Chancellor only committing to ‘planning, development and design work’ worth £1.1bn during current parliament
