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Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists
The Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise interest rates later this year if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel, according to City economists.
Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
All new UK homes should be built with air conditioning to cope with the effects of the climate crisis, according to the Liberal Democrats.
Ed Miliband indicates development and climate will be at heart of UK foreign policy
Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is to indicate he will put the climate crisis and overseas development at the heart of UK international relations by taking up the country’s seat on the board at the World Bank.
Water supply failure leaves Gatwick airport without working toilets
A water supply failure at Gatwick left passengers without access to working toilets or bars and restaurants.
V&A workers hold ballot to strike over pay and heatwave conditions
Workers at one of the world’s leading art and design museums are balloting for “heatwave” strike action.
Will prediction market ‘catch fire’ in UK, replicating US boom?
But in one living room in Reading, to the astonishment of his 16-year-old son, a football clairvoyant appeared to know exactly what would happen next.
‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington
A “Burnham bounce” , sunshine and a strong World Cup run for the England men’s football team. Could this be a turnaround moment for Britain’s struggling consumer economy or yet another false start for the UK’s splutteri…
Electrolyte lemonade to probiotic pop: do the new generation of ‘functional drinks’ live up to the hype?
They make grand claims about beauty benefits or extra energy – and even actor Gillian Anderson has her own brand. We investigate what they’re really doing – and put them to a taste test
‘Weekday games were amazing’: pubs toast extra £150m in World Cup sales
Late opening hours and England’s progress to the semi-final of an expanded World Cup helped provide the best football-related uplift of recent years for pubs, figures suggest.
Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees
Adrian Howe’s family believe that fears his deal would be financially ruinous led him to kill himself
‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
You have had a Spotify account for years and your credit card is linked for the monthly payments. When an email arrives telling you that your payment couldn’t be processed you are not surprised as the expiry date on the…
Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by The Guardian
Payments to Reform UK first revealed by the Guardian are now being investigated by the Metropolitan police.
New North Sea oil drilling faces delay after gear accidentally dropped in sea
Production at Britain’s biggest undeveloped oil and gasfield could be delayed for months after equipment from a rig was accidentally dropped in the North Sea, the Guardian can reveal.
Professional classes stand in way of tax on the super-rich | Phillip Inman
If the prime minister wants to make the system fairer he will need to upset the professional classes with a land value tax
‘Really inappropriate’: teachers decry plan for humanoid robot in New York high school
A humanoid robot is being introduced as part of a pilot program, along with an AI teaching assistant, at Salamanca high school in Salamanca, New York, located on the Allegany territory of the Seneca nation.
‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape
Red Scare? The democratic socialist mayor of New York City spent this week talking about red tape.
Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states
Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’
Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with additional and “substantial” tariffs after Brussels imposed a series of steep fines on US tech giants.
Paramount agrees to pause $110bn Warner Bros merger as case plays out
Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery until a ruling on several states’ challenge to the deal, or until 1 June 2027, according to court papers filed on Fri…
‘It’s not fair’: cafe owners frustrated over exclusion from business rates cut
Business owners in England say prioritising venues selling alcohol leaves vital community spaces behind
Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution
Water company bosses’ total pay rose over the past year despite a government bonus ban and public outrage over pollution and bills, the Guardian can reveal.
Philip R. Lane: Outlook for the euro area economy
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From high heels to ‘Zara death pants’: how fashion falls foul of women’s safety
“Buyer beware” is one of the oldest principles in English law. Now, a pair of wide legged trousers from Zara is bringing the phrase back to the forefront of shoppers’ minds.