Weakening of UK EV sales rules ‘likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions’

Analysis suggests there could be 500,000 additional plug-in hybrid electric cars on Britain’s roads by 2030

Trump tariffs could lead to surge of cheap Chinese vapes in UK, experts say

Researchers fear new models will circumvent forthcoming disposables ban as diverted imports also drive down prices

Billionaire’s comments come in wake of former SAS soldier losing his appeal against defamation case ruling

Report suggests Rachel Reeves could be forced to spend £5.1bn if last year’s downward trend continues

Scott Bessent claims he received assurance in a personal call with company’s chief executive

Editorial: Ministers seem to think a more conciliatory approach to corporate behemoths is good for growth. The evidence suggests otherwise

Loss of Moody’s triple-A rating comes amid concerns about fiscal trajectory and widening budget deficit

Exclusive: Politicians including Andy Burnham call for councils to be given powers to stop new sites opening

Trump’s animosity towards China isn’t going to disappear, and his past actions do not bode well for a quick resolution

Monday’s meet-up could provide the piece of the jigsaw to unlock UK growth and draw a line under the Brexit years

Regulator says claims over failures no longer limited to the cost of a ticket in bid to toughen accessibility rules

Exclusive: Funds with names such as ‘Sustainable Global Stars’ have stakes in some of the world’s biggest polluters

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms

The impact of those six chaotic weeks, from higher prices to slowing growth, is still unfolding, and the story continues

As festivalgoers do whatever it takes to pay for the summer season, struggling organisers innovate to sell tickets