Once seen as a template for the world’s industrial future, the city’s building boom now makes it a test for urban living
Brian Groom enjoyably surveys the history of the north, from rebellion and radicalism to the fall of the red wall
The 1970s showed that ingenuity and priorities are key in minimising the fallout of a potential crisis
Tough-minded accountant who rescued Granada with a combination of bonhomie and bluntness
The scientist whose chance discovery of a reusable adhesive led to the development of the Post-it note
The UK’s longest-serving royal consort influenced the monarchy’s development for over 70 years
Juliet Nicolson’s book seeks to link the big freeze of 1962-63 to the decade’s emerging social upheaval
Founded in 1856, the company is the survivor of British horology, having absorbed several rivals
Eye-catching locations around the city exemplify its modern ambition
The city exports more goods and services per job than any other in Britain
From heritage to healthcare, via regenerating the city centre, local business is ‘recognising its strengths’
London remains pre-eminent European tech hub, but Paris, Berlin and others are also growing
Government emphasis on high growth enterprises has intensified, but results are mixed
A forceful challenger of union power at British Leyland
But can smaller industrial towns like Scunthorpe follow its example?
Washing machine salesman with ‘a touch of genius’ who made millions
An ageing population and later retirement means employers will soon have little choice
These FT Future 100 UK businesses are building sustainability into their model
Sharing skills is just one way FT Future 100 UK companies help their local area
But social entrepreneurs struggle to attract sufficient funding
Moderniser who served on front bench for 18 years championed Olympics and Sure Start
The UK needs new ideas and skills for expanding sales worldwide
Lex argues that GKN shareholders must accept hostile offer from Melrose
Britain is haunted by past industrial decline and the buccaneering raids of the 1980s
Better digital and physical connections could unshackle UK business, economists say
