FT News in Focus

UK banks are well placed to weather even a worst case Brexit scenario, but what if something else goes wrong? Patrick Jenkins, FT financial editor, discusses the Bank of England's stress tests and what they means for future dividends and profitability with Caroline Binham, financial regulation correspondent, Martin Arnold, banking editor, and Isabelle Jenkins head of banking at PWC. Music by Kevin MacLeod

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A three-week siege of the Pakistani capital by Islamist protesters has humiliated the country's civilian government and left the army in its strongest position for years, the FT's Kiran Stacey tells Jyotsna Singh.

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Britons are about to become poorer, according to the latest forecasts by the UK’s Office for Budget Responsibility. Siona Jenkins asks Chris Giles, FT economics editor, to explain why, and whether the policies announced by Philip Hammond, the chancellor, in his Budget are the right ones.

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Disagreements over Indian history have delayed the release of one of Bollywood's most eagerly awaited releases and caused some to question whether the Taj Mahal should continue to be celebrated as an architectural masterpiece. Jyotsna Singh discusses Hindu nationalism's growing sway over the country's culture and politics with the FT's Kiran Stacey. Music credits: Official Trailer and 'Ghoomar' song from the film Padmavati by Bhansali Productions.

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China is cutting millions of jobs in the coal and steel sectors in a long-delayed restructuring that aims to scale back unprofitable state-owned enterprises and upgrade the country's manufacturing sector. The FT's Emily Feng talks to Jyotsna Singh about the social and political cost of the lay-offs.

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In the first tangible sign of the impact of Brexit, Paris and Amsterdam have been chosen as the new homes for two prized EU agencies. The FT's Jim Brunsden tells Rochelle Toplensky how the decisions were reached.

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After nearly 40 years at the top, General Electric has lost its position as the largest US manufacturer by market capitalisation, following a dramatic slide in its share price this week. Ursula Milton discusses the future of this American industrial titan with the FT's Ed Crooks.

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Zimbabwe’s army has seized power in a dramatic move that effectively ends the regime of  president Robert Mugabe after nearly 40 years in power. Orla Ryan discusses what happens next with the FT's David Pilling and Andrew England.

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With the sixth round of Brexit negotiations starting, the European Commission has released economic forecasts that show Britain's growth being outstripped by an accelerating eurozone. Alex Barker and Jim Brunsden report from Brussels.

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Kathryn McGuinness, policy chair of the Corporation of London, tells Patrick Jenkins, the FT's financial editor, about her recent visit to Wall Street, where she found mounting concerns about Brexit and the regulatory uncertainty that shows no sign of being resolved. Music by Kevin MacLeod

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