Special Reports provide in-depth FT coverage of countries around the world, as well as industries from tech to luxury and themes ranging from workplace health to entrepreneurship.

The Future of 

Digital Healthcare

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on the 05th March 2025

We plan to include the following pieces of content (please note: this list is provisional)

The rise of the "virtual hospital" 

Saudi Arabia unveiled one of the biggest ‘virtual hospitals’ in the world, aimed at promoting telemedicine and improving access to healthcare by monitoring patients remotely. Other hospitals around the world are introducing virtual wards which run alongside the regular bricks-and-mortar-based care, but these hospitals go further, to provide all the care virtually. Are they as effective?

Medical devices 

Medical devices that communicate data over the internet have the potential to improve patient care and medical research. Connected medical devices generate, collate, analyse and transmit substantial amounts of health data. But how is it all analysed and what are the other effects of Big Data in healthcare?

AI and Proteomics 

How computing power is helping drive understanding of active proteins in the body - and potentially improving health outcomes 

AI and US health claim disputes 

The use of AI by US health insurers is increasing the share of rejections and lack of accountability in handling claims – but it can also be used by claimants to challenge decisions. How is the system coping? 

Hospital hackers. 

Hospitals and healthcare organisations are increasingly attractive targets for cyber criminals due to their reliance on complex and sprawling IT systems, and the financial and human toll that a successful cyber attack can cause. What are the main cyber threats facing healthcare organisations and what technology, including AI, can they use to mitigate the risks?

Smart hospitals 

The “smart hospital market is projected to reach $148.36bn by 2029, according to Deloitte, integrating technologies such as AI, Internet of Things and robotics to improve patient care and operational efficiency. We look at the benefits and challenges, as well as what technologies hospitals are likely to be using by 2030 and beyond

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Women in Business

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report  March 7, 2025

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The Women in Business report looks at how organisations and individuals are rethinking workplace culture amid uncertainty, with a focus on women. We plan to include the following themes (please note that this list is provisional):

Gender diversity in the Trump era

Would the feminisation of work lead to a more balanced workplace and economy? 

Home front 

How do two executives manage busy roles and home life? An interview with two-parent families on how they share the work/home nexus. 

Opinion  

The issues affecting women in the workplace and easy wins for employers to make the return to the office work for everyone. 

Profile 

Interview with a woman who has made her mark. 

Entrepreneurship 

The barriers women face to starting their own business are well documented – but what about the backers? We ask female VCs how they made it to where they are, the challenges and what they think about the future of female entrepreneurship. 

Career path/planning 

What are the factors to weigh up for women who are contemplating starting a family?

‘How do I …?’  

Answers to questions that women ask about achieving success in the workplace. 

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Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on 13 March 2025

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1. Can European Tech Create competitive Artificial Intelligence Models? 

2 Donald Trump's election has been hailed by some as marking the collapse of renewable energy and the ESG agenda, with the president's vow to 'drill, baby, drill'. What will this mean across the Atlantic? Will European climate tech start-ups lose crucial VC funding and a key market, or, conversely, will the US's rejection of sustainability allow Europe to become a climate tech centre?

3. Profile of One of Europe's Most Prominent Start-up Hubs

What is the culture and network effects of lots of early-stage founders working within the same building, as opposed to being brought together for specific programmes that hubs run?

4. Germany

After decades of growth Europe's largest economy has begun to stagnate. Despite these economic woes the start-up ecosystem in the country is vibrant with a German start-up lab leading this year’s ranking and three in the top 10. We look at the key players and analyse why they are successful.

5. The UK Tech Hub infrastructure is varied, well developed and among the most advanced in Europe. To maintain this position and improve, how is the UK going about producing more world-class "unicorn" start-ups and more tech winners?

6. Multiple Business Hubs

Spain is one of the best performing large European economies. In 2024, its GDP grew 3.1 per cent and its central bank predicts 2.5 per cent this year. Although Barcelona dominates the headlines, the country has many start-up business hubs that are attracting investors and entrepreneurs. 

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The Business of Formula One

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on 14 March 2025

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Year of the Rookie

Why so many teams are betting on youth and what it tells us about the changing way top drivers learn their trade

Life after Lewis

How will Mercedes rebuild after another disappointing season and the loss of its most famous driver

Ferrari Pressure

Can Ferrari deliver a good enough car to win that elusive 8th title for Hamilton?

Big Changes: What does Liberty restructuring and new CEO mean for F1?

Sponsorship: Latest trends

F1 Live Launch in London

For the first time, there will be a collective launch of all teams with the fans in attendance. Is this the next step in F1’s attempt to build new connections with fans?

Interview: Team principal / driver

Female Input: Rise of F1 female influencer

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The Modern Workplace: Disability

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on 14 April 2025.

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US Policies Under Trump

Post-pandemic labour shortages opened up new opportunities for workers with disabilities and lifted their employment rates to records. But economists say that President Trump's attacks on disability and diversity targets in the workplace threaten to undo that progress.

Careers

The squeeze for UK graduate jobs - with hundreds of applicants going for fewer positions - has tightened but disabled jobseekers are being hit especially hard. We talk to a number who have struggled with their applications and the interview process as well as those keen to progress. 

Technology

AI-driven assistive technology, such as the power behind prosthetic limbs, transcription apps and soundscapes, promises to transform working conditions for disabled staff worldwide. But companies that have pledged to make their offices fully accessible may balk at the cost and difficulty involved in implementing the changes, especially for a large busy environment. What are the challenges each side faces?

Commute

For many with disabilities, patchy urban infrastructure and ageing transport systems make the commute a more time-consuming and expensive endeavour than for other workers. We outline what improvements London has implemented over the years in comparison to other cities around the country. 

Opinion

A public figure on their own experience and what they would like to improve in the workplace

What do the statistics tell us?

Data on disability in the workplace. 

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The Future of the Car

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on 23 May 2025

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Electric Transition

Carmakers will be launching an unprecedented number of new electric vehicle models this year which will be more affordable to meet tougher regulations in Europe and the UK. With carmakers being forced to offer discounts to boost consumer demand, the aggressive rollout will be painful for companies in terms of profit margins but will there be a fundamental shift in consumer attitude as prices start to come down?

ICE and Hybrid Resurgence

Despite increasing the launches of electric vehicles, carmakers from BMW, Mercedes-Benz to GM are also continuing investments to upgrade existing ICE models and roll out new hybrid models. Can the industry sustain this costly trend to maintain a broad product portfolio and how much more room is there to improve existing ICE and hybrid technologies to justify a delay to the shift towards electric vehicles?

F1 Boom

OEMs from Ford, GM to Honda are all returning to Formula One from next year and betting on its marketing impact after the sport won over new fans with Formula 1: Drive to Survive Netflix series. The piece will examine whether the bet will pay off and explore the various new technologies being tested at F1. 

Hyper-personalised Cars

The super luxury car segment has bucked a slowdown in the broader industry on the back of continuing demand for customisation by wealthy customers and bespoke commissions are reaching new levels. How far will the companies go to respond to customer demands for personalisation and which latest options are now popular for owners of Ferrari, Rolls Royce and Bentley? 

Self-driving Race

Chinese manufacturers have shocked traditional car brands with the speed of their shift to electric vehicles and the advance in the technologies inside the cars. Now, the battleground is shifting to autonomous driving as BYD and Xpeng roll out self-driving technology at lower prices in a threat to Tesla, which has massive ambitions for its self-driving Cybercabs. 

Tariff War

Donald Trump’s tariff war is adding another layer of uncertainty and cost at a time when carmakers are already investing heavily in the bumpy transition to electric vehicles. With Trump changing its policy all the time, what is the playbook for car executives to navigate this uncertainty and ultimately will the industry suffer from lower volumes of vehicle sales?

China Push

We look at China’s push into European markets, pressures in automotive supply chains with more bankruptcies and tariff uncertainty, and the efforts of luxury carmakers like Ferrari and JLR to go electric. 

Sustainability & Environment

• The Zero-Impact Car: Fully recyclable, biodegradable, or cradle-to-cradle designed vehicles.

• Nature-Inspired Mobility: Cars that mimic biological systems (e.g., self-healing exteriors or energy-efficient movement).

• Urban Air Purification Vehicles: Cars that clean the air as they drive.

AI & Autonomy

• Fully Autonomous Ecosystems: Cars that communicate with each other and infrastructure for perfect traffic flow.

• AI-Driven Personalisation: Vehicles that adapt to driver moods, health, and habits via biometric data.

• Conversational AI Co-Drivers: Advanced voice assistants that function as copilots, offering real-time insights, navigation, and even emotional support.

Connectivity & Smart Infrastructure

• Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Networks: Cars that talk to traffic lights, pedestrians, and emergency services.

• Augmented Reality Windshields: Real-time data, navigation overlays, and hazard detection in AR HUDs. 

• Blockchain for Secure Car Identity: Digital passports for cars preventing fraud, tracking history, and enabling peer-to-peer rentals.

• Edge Computing for Instant Processing: Cars processing data in real time instead of relying on the cloud, reducing latency in AI decisions.

China influence

China is currently the dominant force in the global electric vehicle (EV) market accounting for  60% of global EV sales in 2023. However shifts in consumer preferences, geopolitical tensions, and the rise of fierce domestic competition have raised questions around if China will remain the dominant force in EV production.

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FT Business Education:  

Executive Education

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on June 02, 2025.

We plan to include the following pieces of content (please note that this list is provisional):

The 2025 FT Executive Education Ranking. 

Assessing the top business school providers of open-enrolment programmes and of courses customised to meet companies’ specific executive learning requirements.

Introduction and analysis.

Looking at which business schools performed best and exploring trends in the executive education market.

Eastern promise. 

Interest in executive education has been growing markedly in Saudi Arabia and more widely across the Gulf. We look at increasing demand in an underdeveloped market and the sector’s response.

Back to the classroom.

Data from executive education consortium Unicon suggests classroom teaching is where growth is strongest, with learners citing better networking; human connection; peer learning; and online fatigue. But online and hybrid courses cut costs and travel barriers - so what is the right balance between in-person and online learning? 

AI and ‘EE’.

What are the trends in AI-specific offerings at executive education level - and how are business schools practising what they preach by using AI to deliver programmes?

Coaching journeys. 

A survey last year noted the popularity of coaching among employers in ensuring that learners get the maximum from their programmes and in helping students leverage learning in their careers. 

Professor’s column. 

A professor from a leading business school applies academic scrutiny to a current issue in business or leadership.

Methodology -  How the ranking was compiled. 

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Oceans

The Financial Times proposes to publish this Special Report on June 9, 2025

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Ocean Goals

Midway through the UN’s decade of ocean science, a snapshot of global progress on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 14 “Life below water” – specifically around multilateral processes, financing and the use of marine science to enhance policymaking

Graphics

Record high sea temperatures are damaging marine ecosystems and fuelling extreme weather events. A look at the latest data on ocean warming and the implications.

Deep Sea Mining

There are huge mineral deposits to be gleaned from the ocean floor, but what are the risks? Environmental groups warn there are too many unknowns – highlighted by the discovery last year of oxygen-producing metals on the ocean floor – and say more safeguards are needed.

Explainer: The Blue Economy

Blue bonds, loans and other water-based investments are still in their infancy – what will it take to scale up? A breakdown of the role of “blue finance” in supporting the economic development of ocean resources while ensuring their protection. This will include an explainer on what different terms mean and the barriers to wider adoption.

Column

A call to action from a figure recognised for their insight into ocean science / marine protection.

Pollution 

Negotiations over the first legally binding UN treaty on plastic pollution collapsed in December. What are the obstacles to tackling pollution from plastics and chemical waste, and how can they be addressed?

Transport

Warmer temperatures are potentially opening up routes that were formerly ice-bound much or all of the year. Where are they – will they create new transit hubs? What will be the impact on existing trade routes? 

Marine Life: In Pictures 

Five underwater phenomena that contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems (deep sea creatures /unexplored territories)

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African Development

The Financial Times proposes to publish this FT Report on 19 August 2025

We plan to include the following features (please note that this list is provisional):

Introduction

The world of development is in flux. Donald Trump’s administration has taken an axe to USAID, previously the world’s single biggest distributor of overseas assistance. As governments around the world turn inward, the space for development assistance appears to be shrinking. African governments say they are ready to shoulder the burden, especially in sectors like healthcare.The introduction will look at the changing development landscape and try to predict the coming trends. 

Finance

The institutions that help finance development in Africa, from the World Bank and International Financial Corporation to the African Development Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, are also facing a world of shifting political priorities. This article will look at their evolving remits and ask how they will prioritise investments.

Japan

With development budgets squeezed in the US and Europe, Japan faces tough  choices. Does it also reduce its commitment to the developing world or can it now become a relatively more important player? Perhaps the crisis in development is Japan’s chance to shine. 

Development Finance Corporations

The DFCs, including France’s Proparco, the UK’s British International Investment and Norway’s Norfund, offer an alternative model of development. Instead of issuing grants they offer finance - as loans or equity - to businesses in developing countries. This piece looks at the record of DFCs and the prospects for their expansion. 

Health systems

African health systems have been very dependent on foreign aid. This piece looks at the efforts of one country to build up a health system strong enough to stand on its own feet. 

Education

In Malawi, tablets are being used increasingly in schools as part of a programme being rolled out to improve educational standards. By switching to tablets with adaptive software for one hour a day, researchers say pupils can make dramatic progress. The FT visits some schools to investigate the claims. 

Entrepreneurs

Africa is full of entrepreneurs and so-called micro-enterprises, often individuals trying to hustle a living in the absence of formal employment opportunities. This piece looks specifically at entrepreneurs in refugee camps, struggling against the odds to set up businesses. 

Artificial Intelligence

Technology is not the answer to every problem, but African cities are full of startups run by people trying to use tech - including artificial intelligence - to solve some of their society’s most pressing developmental challenges. 

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