British Journalism Awards 2019: FT wins top prize for second year in triumphant end for departing editor
The Financial Times has become the first newspaper to win the News Provider of the Year prize two years in…
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Financial Times appoints first female editor as Lionel Barber steps down
The Financial Times has appointed its first female editor in its 131-year history in a “new chapter” as Lionel Barber…
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FT looks to US for podcast growth and reviews output as it appoints first head of audio
The Financial Times is planning to take a “close and focused” look at its podcast and smart speaker content with…
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FT readers ‘can’t take eyes off car crash’ of Brexit as topic still drives traffic and subs, says Brexit editor
Brexit is still a big driver of traffic for the Financial Times with readers more likely to click on stories…
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FT launches fellowship for aspiring BAME journalists in memory of ‘much-loved’ sub-editor
The Financial Times has launched a fellowship for aspiring ethnic minority journalists in memory of “much-loved” sub-editor Maisie Hylton. Hylton,…
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External review finds no evidence FT reporters colluded to short sell fintech firm
An independent review has exonerated Financial Times journalists of claims they colluded with investors over reports on alleged irregularities at…
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FT closes Whatsapp group sharing free stories as platform clamps down on bulk messaging
The Financial Times has closed a Whatsapp group through which it shared one free markets story per day with individuals…
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FT drops online paywall for 24 hours as it launches campaign to ‘reset’ capitalism
The Financial Times will make its online journalism available for free for 24 hours globally to promote a campaign for…
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