Ever since Dame Marjorie Scardino famously said that the Financial Times would be sold "over my dead body" a decade ago, the position of the Pink 'Un in Pearson's portfolio has been sacrosanct.
Scardino's departure as chief executive has inevitably put the spotlight on Pearson's commitment to the FT. However, some analysts believe that if her successor John Fallon wants to restructure the company, it could be Penguin that is disposed of...