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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’
Founded in 1856, the company is the survivor of British horology, having absorbed several rivals
Government emphasis on high growth enterprises has intensified, but results are mixed
London remains pre-eminent European tech hub, but Paris, Berlin and others are also growing
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
‘Once a document is agreed, people stick to it’
Acquiring new skills for a changing employment market is becoming essential
Even big names make poor decisions but we can draw lessons on how to approach change
Resilience in business is rooted in paying heed to staff behaviour
Conflicts over strategy and management can kill a company
The discovery that chickens roam further when given more shelter started a green journey
Responsible Business Award for experts who establish communications in emergencies
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