Tower Bridge, bottom left, is seen spanning the River Thames, in front of the Canary Wharf business and London's financial district ©Bloomberg Mar 12, 2013

London and the World

UK capital faces stern tests at home, and increasing challenges from abroad, if it is to maintain its international position

Regular reports

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Money sent home by migrant workers has helped cushion poor countries from the global economic slowdown
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The region has undergone a transformation in the past two decades
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Global Property Insight

Polarisation provokes competition for best assets and opportunities in neglected areas

In Lyon: the Cours Lafayette and the Part Dieu during the Fete des Lumieres ©Alamy Mar 11, 2013

Doing Business in Lyon

Urban renewal is at the heart of ambitions to rise up the rankings in the economic premier league of European cities

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Business Education: Online MBA

It is possible to teach more students in one massive online class than any single institution has ever taught

Beer is being poured into a glass ©Charlie Bibby Mar 8, 2013

Mid-Market Companies

Britain’s mid-sized enterprises more than match smaller and larger rivals in terms of job creation and retention

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Urban Demographics

Money sent home by migrant workers has helped cushion poor countries from the global economic slowdown

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The Connected Business

There is much more to being smart than simply issuing smartphones and tablets

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The Future of Business Data

The second report in our three-part series looks at the opportunities – and security risks – around dealing with personal information

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PLC Awards

FT readers can help choose the UK’s best small and medium-sized companies

Feb 18, 2013

Entries open for the 2013 ranking

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