When Amazon opened a warehouse in the struggling former coal-mining town of Rugeley, locals were thrilled. But, for many, this soon turned to bitter disappointment as they began to experience the working conditions – and job insecurity – at the company. Sarah O’Connor reports on the backlash against the online behemoth
The British Library aims to digitise 25,000 medieval manuscripts, so readers around the world can see them. Here, the FT has exclusively photographed six of the rarest, from Beowulf to Leonardo
From prodigies to criminal children, prizewinning author Andrew Solomon explores the farthest reaches of parenthood in his new bestselling book ‘Far from the Tree’. In this exclusive interview, Katie Roiphe goes on a playdate with him
As round two of the Six Nations rugby championship gets under way this weekend, the England captain hopes his understated leadership style will propel his side to victory over Ireland
The Pursuits Interview: Chris Robshaw
As round two of the Six Nations rugby championship gets under way this weekend, the England captain hopes his understated leadership style will propel his side to victory over Ireland