UK proposal had been backed by senior Labour figures, triggering nervousness among entrepreneurs and investors

Owners of PizzaExpress, Morrisons and Itsu seeking exits as buyout groups cool on sector

Extreme dry conditions are set to stay through the winter, experts warn

Exclusive: Chancellor urged to reverse Jeremy Hunt’s tax surcharge cuts to claw back billions in lost revenue

The allegations against seven men at Cornell University come amid a climate of belligerent sexism

Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth

A review of more than 19,000 adult patients found that for every 10% increase in emergency department occupancy, the chance of dying in the following 28 days increased by 1%.

Guarantee will remain until 2030 but MPs will vote on changes during this parliament, government says

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population

When a former Labour deputy leader joins a firm built on surveillance and military targeting, it deepens public cynicism – and democracy depends on trust, says Labour MP Clive Lewis

Labour’s expansion of workers’ rights adds to pressures on the private sector

‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes

The issue cannot be avoided any longer. Andy Burnham and his chancellor must face the fear of a pensioner backlash, and find a fair solution, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Participants in Pittsburgh may never learn the results of their cognitive tests – and funding cuts that target ‘DEI’ have the potential to delay vital diagnoses

Efra committee calls for emergency legislation enabling government to take public control of the company

Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan

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Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by Trump

The move saw outraged staff walk off the job on Monday, closing the French landmark for a day.

This would certainly be a bold stance, it's understood that Andy Burnham is planning to 'grant no special favours' to The Sun newspaper.

Exclusive: Economic harm of CO2 pollution from Rosebank and Jackdaw forecast to far outweigh any boost to UK

UK-born married couples under 35 with children would get priority under proposals to be outlined by Farage’s party

Developers want to build nine homes on open space in Ramsbottom as part of plans to help Bury meet its five-year housing targets

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

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Extreme heat is harming wellbeing of ordinary people the PM champions, yet little has been said on the topic

More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave * UK politics live – latest updates The UK’s leading climate organisations have accused the prime minister, Andy Burnham, of “remaining silent” on the climate crisis as the country struggles to cope with its fifth heatwave of the year. As widespread droughts and devastating wildfires grip the country, green groups have written to Burnham urging him to “show leadership” and be honest with workers and the public that the climate crisis is driving the extreme conditions they are facing. Continue reading...

Lobbyists attended 48% more meetings than Tories, as Labour accused of giving them ‘backstage pass’

When the captain of the boat that did respond announced Zuckerberg’s cruiser was closer and hadn’t answered the call, “there was near unanimous booing,” a passenger said.

Police powers stepped up after footage appears to show five men being escorted from houses in Thetford by police as angry crowd boos and shouts ‘get out’

Documents published on US embassy’s website prompt claims of attempt to export Maga propaganda to UK

Haitian immigrants in Ohio with temporary protected status are being called to ICE offices for check-ins after federal officials said their protections had ended.

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Energy company’s $5.73bn quarterly profits come after Shell posted second highest quarterly earnings on record

Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homes