Ingram Pinn illustration John Gapper from COLUMNISTS 6:31pm

Aaron Swartz’s illusion over research

Deleting private companies from the equation might allow savings but could reduce efficiency

The A-List

Domestic factors explain most of the motivation for Berlin’s highly-visible and unusual decision
– Mohamed El-Erian
They would provide a boost to struggling savers
– DeAnne Julius
Countries with a big stake in the UK should make their position clear
– Richard Lambert
David Pilling from COLUMNISTS 4:03pm

Hong Kong sees the light through a haze

The city is finally addressing its pollution problem but is not going far enough

OPINION 6:00pm

Passionate European’s case for leaving

It is irresponsible to ask a country to renew vows to a marriage it cannot abide, writes Simon May

OPINION 6:38pm

France had to intervene in Mali

Europeans cannot leave the US to play Mars while they play Venus, writes Gérard Errera

Robert Shrimsley from COLUMNISTS 6:18pm

PM prepares to talk tough but say little

The finishing touches are being put to that speech

FT Editorial
Inside Business from COMPANIES 6:09pm

Battle lines drawn in online search war

Outcome will determine the shape of the digital future

A supporter of moderate preacher Tahirul Qadri waves this Pakistani national flag on the third day of a protest rally in Islamabad ©AFP From WORLD 4:45pm

Curtain rises on new Pakistani drama

Army flexes muscles in case it decides to return to political stage

Markets Insight from MARKETS 11:26am

Time to start switching out of US assets

Havens are looking expensive, writes Russ Koesterich

Ingram Pinn illustration OPINION Jan 15, 2013

Japan should rethink its stimulus

The real problem is a return to deflation and an overvalued currency, says Adam Posen

OPINION Jan 15, 2013

Britain needs a European strategy

The country must fall in with Franco-German plans – or drop out, writes Ian Davidson