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’
Crime & Courts
‘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.
Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)
On 24 June 2026 the ECB published its Convergence Report assessing the progress made towards euro adoption in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden, following its adoption by the General Council of the…
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.
‘Netflix has to evolve’: can the upstart survive the end of the binge-watch era?
When Netflix offered viewers the chance to binge on an entire season of House of Cards it revolutionised the TV industry and started on a path to becoming the world’s most popular streaming service.
Burnham urged to award £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus over US rival
One of the Labour party’s biggest union backers has called for Andy Burnham to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to the European manufacturer Airbus rather than a US rival, Lockheed Martin, amid concerns that a…
Mass job cuts loom at VW as profits fall steeply on China sales slump
Volkswagen has reported a steep fall in profits and cut its revenue forecast amid a sales slump in China, as the German carmaker pushes through a brutal cost-cutting programme that includes axeing up to 100,000 jobs.
ECB to extend use of climate factors in Eurosystem collateral framework to non-financial corporate credit claims
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to extend the use of climate factors in the Eurosystem collateral framework to certain eligible credit claims whose debtor is a non-financial corporat…
‘The captain told me to wear a nappy on board’ – why is air travel so humiliating for disabled passengers?
From being abused by staff and other travellers to being denied access to toilets, flying is an increasingly distressing and frustrating experience for many wheelchair users. Here, they share their stories
‘It’s become a nepo baby sport’: how secondhand fashion got so expensive
Vintage boutique owner Janelle Best has been rummaging in thrift shop bins since the 90s. When she started, she says, there was a stigma about it. “It was either you were a freak, or you were poor – and I was a freak.”
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
Andy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders directly to suspend the new entry-exit system, EES, as the peak weekend for overseas holidays begins.
Results of the June 2026 survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets (SESFOD)
The June 2026 survey covered a period of heightened market volatility from March to May 2026. Escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered an oil supply shock that drove commodity prices sharply higher. This weighed…
Results of the ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters for the third quarter of 2026
Respondents’ expectations for headline inflation, as measured by the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), stood at 2.7% for 2026, 2.2% for 2027 and 2.0% for 2028. Compared with the previous round, these expectati…
Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts
Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs has put UK businesses at a disadvantage against the EU even though the overall tariff for British goods has not changed, experts have said.
ECB to start implementing enhanced repo facility for central banks
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) today decided on the operational features and onboarding for the enhanced EUREP announced on 14 February. The new facility supports the smooth transmission of mon…
‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
One of Andy Burnham’s first policy measures as prime minister is a 20% reduction in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.
‘Burnham bounce’ and World Cup lift mood in July, says data firm
Consumer confidence in the UK jumped this month by its biggest margin for nearly three years as the prospect of Andy Burnham becoming prime minister became almost certain.
Qantas tests new ultra long-range Airbus in 17,000km direct flight from France to Melbourne
Airbus A350–1000ULR becomes most watched plane on flight tracking websites as Qantas tests new aircraft for its Project Sunrise
Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans
It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole UK | Andy Burnham
Lobbying firm pressed for details about payments to journalists for favourable stories
A political lobbying firm secretly paying journalists for articles favourable to its clients is facing calls to reveal full details of the payments, after the practice was denounced as a dangerous “attack on democracy”.
Trump administration to unveil latest stage of aggressive trade policy
Donald Trump ’s administration will unveil the latest stage of his aggressive trade policy on Thursday, the White House has said, amid reports the US president is preparing a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs.
Christine Lagarde, Boris Vujčić: Monetary policy statement
The Governing Council today decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. The outlook for energy prices, while highly volatile, currently stands close to the baseline of the June Eurosystem staff projectio…