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FT Investigations

Hear some of the best-reported stories from the Financial Times’s investigative journalists. The dialogue in these podcasts is based on interviews, court records and other documents. We pace each stor... Read more

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PFI: a costly mistake?

PFI: a costly mistake?

The UK's private finance initiative was designed as an alternative way to fund the building of hospitals, schools and ot... Read more

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How to fix Britain's privatised railways

How to fix Britain's privatised railways

There are two ways of looking at Britain’s rail privatisation story. If you focus on usage, it looks like a success. But... Read more

29 Jan 2018

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