FT Visual & Data Journalism

FT Visual & Data Journalism

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The FT’s team of reporters, statisticians, illustrators, cartographers, designers, and developers work with colleagues across our newsrooms, using graphics and data to find, investigate and explain stories. https://www.ft.com/visual-and-data-journalism

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Growth in every postcode? What the UK economy really looks like ft.trib.al/lMqJalq

ft.trib.alGrowth in every postcode? What the UK economy really looks likeInteractive maps give a picture of how economic fortunes in Britain have varied wildly over a stagnant decade

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Inside Trump Jr’s Mongolian hunting trip with a Kremlin-linked oligarch ft.trib.al/xYTKuau

ft.trib.alInside Trump Jr’s Mongolian hunting trip with a Kremlin-linked oligarchRemote August rendezvous highlights remarkable ties between the US president’s son and a Russian businessman close to Vladimir Putin

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The hidden water crisis beneath the American west ft.trib.al/d2zGy68

ft.trib.alThe hidden water crisis beneath the American westAs the area dries, cities and farmers draw on groundwater, the leading source of water loss across the Colorado River Basin

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Britain’s £100,000 tax trap ft.trib.al/2v0bZF8

ft.trib.alBritain’s £100,000 tax trapMany of the country’s most skilled workers are withholding their labour from the economy because of crushing marginal rates

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It’s nearly FT Alphaville's 20th birthday. We did a chart show to celebrate! ft.trib.al/xlz15oj

ft.trib.alIt’s nearly FT Alphaville's 20th birthday. We did a chart show to celebrate!If you want, you can buy some of them. No pressure. But it’s for charity, so if you don’t you’re a bad person

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Trump has failed to listen to voters on inflation ft.trib.al/CoUVTI6

ft.trib.alTrump has failed to listen to voters on inflationPeople elect presidents to fix problems, not to diagnose their causes

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US inflation again set to be a crucial factor for the midterms ft.trib.al/wQaPFEi

ft.trib.alUS inflation again set to be a crucial factor for the midterms

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Hot September CPI inflation keeps Fed on course for further tightening ft.trib.al/FsfCpN0

ft.trib.alHot September CPI inflation keeps Fed on course for further tightening

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The executive MBA in data and charts ft.trib.al/zpbtwHX

ft.trib.alThe executive MBA in data and chartsFT specialists delve into the numbers from the 2026 EMBA Ranking

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Salty seas get saltier and world ocean more acidic as heatwaves bring ‘profound change’ ft.trib.al/e5oRq5R

ft.trib.alSalty seas get saltier and world ocean more acidic as heatwaves bring ‘profound change’Scientists say rapid warming has also led to accelerated sea level rise over the past decade

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The era of AI warfare has arrived ft.trib.al/FccSsiU

ft.trib.alThe era of AI warfare has arrivedAutonomous systems are being rapidly integrated on the battlefield, as models advance in ways even their creators cannot fully predict

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US billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election push ft.trib.al/GyngN83

ft.trib.alUS billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election pushUltra-wealthy overwhelmingly back Donald Trump’s party over Democrats as money floods into midterms race

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FT Alphaville’s Art of the Chart show returns 15 October. Tickets are £5, get them here ft.trib.al/c4PlHri

ft.trib.alFT Alphaville’s Art of the Chart show returns 15 October. Tickets are £5, get them hereDelightful dataviz and drinks in London’s oldest parish church 👇

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The holes in Trump’s Golden Dome ft.trib.al/zoo53PZ

ft.trib.alThe holes in Trump’s Golden Dome

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Summer 2026 was the hottest since records began in 1884, Met Office says ft.trib.al/xPZph3V

ft.trib.alSummer 2026 was the hottest since records began in 1884, Met Office saysTop five warmest seasons have all occurred since 2003 as human-caused climate change takes hold, UK scientists say

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Third of FTSE 350 companies pay less for audits ft.trib.al/Xb5lik7

ft.trib.alThird of FTSE 350 companies pay less for auditsSlowdown in fee growth could indicate that accounting firms have completed repricing to meet tougher regulatory standards

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Bitcoin treasury companies shed $80bn in value as business model unwinds ft.trib.al/RwLyExm

ft.trib.alBitcoin treasury companies shed $80bn in value as business model unwindsCrypto hoarders have been selling tokens and reverting to former activities

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Donald Trump’s Bronx loyalists stand by him as approval ratings sink ft.trib.al/QVqyEtV

ft.trib.alDonald Trump’s Bronx loyalists stand by him as approval ratings sinkNational polls suggest US president’s support among Black and Latino voters is fading but allies in the New York borough are holding firm

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London is worst area in England and Wales for heat-related deaths ft.trib.al/RNLqfzO

ft.trib.alLondon is worst area in England and Wales for heat-related deathsNew data shows relative mortality risk increases by 50% when temperature rises above 24C

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Heatwaves spark interest in Gulf-style extreme cooling ft.trib.al/ygPs9qH

ft.trib.alHeatwaves spark interest in Gulf-style extreme coolingFrom chilled walkways to heat-reflecting roofs, wealthy oil states have pioneered ways to cope with high temperatures

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US affordability tracker: the data that could decide the 2026 midterm elections ft.trib.al/lAZ8Z9b

ft.trib.alUS affordability tracker: the data that could decide the 2026 midterm electionsThe FT is tracking changes to the cost of living that will affect American voters

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From Dagenham Motors to Monzo: the changing face of football shirt sponsorship ft.trib.al/pOlFFXQ

ft.trib.alFrom Dagenham Motors to Monzo: the changing face of football shirt sponsorshipRestrictions on gambling companies have prompted a sea change in Premier League kit sponsors this season

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Premier League summer transfer spending set to break record ft.trib.al/L5G9hyX

ft.trib.alPremier League summer transfer spending set to break recordThe €2.7bn spent so far by English clubs exceeds outlay of top teams in Italy, Spain and Germany combined

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Is AI really responsible for recent job cuts? ft.trib.al/YG7iHau

ft.trib.alIs AI really responsible for recent job cuts?More companies are linking lay-offs to workplace efficiencies but evidence is patchy

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The mercenaries fighting in Africa’s forgotten war ft.trib.al/V3QuvPF

ft.trib.alThe mercenaries fighting in Africa’s forgotten warHundreds of Colombian fighters were brought to Sudan by a shadow network. At the end of the journey lay a city of corpses

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In charts: Private schools widen lead over state rivals on A-level results day ft.trib.al/6eAB5JJ

ft.trib.alIn charts: Private schools widen lead over state rivals on A-level results dayA growing number of students are taking economics, politics and further maths

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How Israel is making southern Lebanon ‘unliveable’ ft.trib.al/SbH4cax

ft.trib.alHow Israel is making southern Lebanon ‘unliveable’Israeli forces have systematically destroyed homes, roads, farmland and forests despite ceasefire with Hizbollah

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How the UAE is building an African empire ft.trib.al/w2pBDgG

ft.trib.alHow the UAE is building an African empireThe Gulf state is investing heavily in land, ports and influence across the continent. But its entangled goals come at a price

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US midterm elections 2026: The FT’s guide ft.trib.al/sIYwpwL

ft.trib.alUS midterm elections 2026: The FT’s guideThe races, the money and the issues that will determine the final half of Trump’s second term

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The UK has worse mobile coverage than Romania. Why? ft.trib.al/Pn6DJ2p

ft.trib.alThe UK has worse mobile coverage than Romania. Why?Operators blame planning rules and low prices for a lack of investment

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DR Congo’s cobalt boom carries an unwanted cargo: uranium ft.trib.al/PemY9ks

ft.trib.alDR Congo’s cobalt boom carries an unwanted cargo: uraniumRadioactive ores have become a proliferation risk in the land that supplied material for second world war atomic bombs

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Mapping Knowledge Across Time — finding order in the chaos of history ft.trib.al/AJx6imm

ft.trib.alMapping Knowledge Across Time — finding order in the chaos of historyA messy, beautiful study traces how humans have visualised information about the world around them over the past millennium

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The battle that could lead to Sudan’s next catastrophe ft.trib.al/nvfObY0

ft.trib.alThe battle that could lead to Sudan’s next catastropheArmy-held El Obeid has come under growing drone assault in offensive by the country’s feared paramilitaries

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How we made it: China’s air pollution clean-up — and the rebound ft.trib.al/FwswGcW

ft.trib.alHow we made it: China’s air pollution clean-up — and the reboundGuide to the Climate Graphic of the Week

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Atmosphere found on distant Earth-like planet for first time ft.trib.al/HdL4YfR

ft.trib.alAtmosphere found on distant Earth-like planet for first timeAstronomers hail discovery as a milestone in the search for extraterrestrial life

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Wildfires burn record area in France as Europe’s risk intensifies ft.trib.al/eauk0ci

ft.trib.alWildfires burn record area in France as Europe’s risk intensifiesSevere fire season in northern hemisphere also sees fast-moving outbreaks in Scotland and Canada

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China’s vast air clean-up marred by wartime coal power surge ft.trib.al/RuaXSPk

ft.trib.alChina’s vast air clean-up marred by wartime coal power surgeFT analysis shows extent of enormous progress since ‘airpocalypse’ — and latest emissions increase

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UK inflation is not distributed equally ft.trib.al/xOTUBND

ft.trib.alUK inflation is not distributed equallyThe poorest pay the most in an energy shock

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Ships on Taiwan maritime blacklist also have North Korea smuggling ties ft.trib.al/inE2Ait

ft.trib.alShips on Taiwan maritime blacklist also have North Korea smuggling tiesFT investigation indicates criminal or smuggling networks may be mobilised against the country, not just state agencies

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The century-old device choking the world’s AI push ft.trib.al/mumn53m

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Trump’s billion-dollar makeover of Washington DC ft.trib.al/IbFZI8I

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Record sea temperatures in June push world into ‘uncharted’ waters ft.trib.al/5THZfra

ft.trib.alRecord sea temperatures in June push world into ‘uncharted’ watersGlobal warming and El Niño cycle combine to drive average to near 21C

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How Brexit still divides British voters ft.trib.al/mSyuDYL

ft.trib.alHow Brexit still divides British votersIn the Makerfield by-election, Andy Burnham is trying to win over an area that voted heavily for Leave

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Chart of the Week: US headline inflation matters to consumers ft.trib.al/UqUc4Lu

ft.trib.alChart of the Week: US headline inflation matters to consumersThe headline annual inflation rate hit 4.2%, the highest since April 2023

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How SpaceX could pull millions of savers into Musk’s orbit ft.trib.al/QC8f2Z2

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Wild temperature swings are becoming the ‘new normal’, EU agency says ft.trib.al/eM2JSKa

ft.trib.alWild temperature swings are becoming the ‘new normal’, EU agency saysGlobal average for month of May recorded at 1.42C above pre-industrial levels

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Xi’s last frontier: China’s plan to transform its west ft.trib.al/DmKWKhi

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How China is breaking apart a people and its culture ft.trib.al/hqBxAcz

ft.trib.alHow China is breaking apart a people and its cultureThe campaign of repression against the Uyghurs has entered a new phase

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The power struggle in the world’s narrow seas ft.trib.al/Ru4QcsX

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Iran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season looms ft.trib.al/QmMifa5

ft.trib.alIran energy crisis enters new phase as peak summer season loomsEmergency measures spread as oil stockpiles run low