UK economy grew despite Trump tariffs causing three-year low in US goods exports – business live

Live, rolling coverage as surprise GDP acceleration in June helps quarterly output beat expectations, while eurozone industrial production slumps

Birkenstock sales step up in ‘ugly shoe summer’

Prices rises and demand for closed-toe clogs lead to 16% sales increase for German sandal maker

Sinéad O’Connor biopic in the works produced by company behind Slow Horses

The film about the Irish singer who died in 2023 will be directed by Josephine Decker, with involvement from Slow Horses producers See-Saw

UK tax data reportedly suggests claims of non-dom exodus overblown

HMRC figures appear to indicate departure of high net worth people is in line with OBR predictions, report says

UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion in June

Aviva stands by climate goals in face of US and UK net zero pushback

As insurer’s shares hit highest level since 2008, CEO says green issues are also important for many of its clients

Russian hackers seized control of Norwegian dam, spy chief says

Beate Gangås says attack in April by Norway’s ‘dangerous neighbour’ aimed to cause fear and chaos

Economic bounceback may be under way but Reeves cannot afford to relax

Growth of 0.3% is a positive sign but the chancellor still has major difficulties to confront

StubHub allowed prolific tout to list 300 tickets for sold-out Lewis Capaldi show

Expert says ‘reason to suspect industrial-scale criminality’ as TGCES lists 306 Sheffield tickets for up to £248 each

Drop in new properties for rent is steepest since Covid, says Rics

Monthly report from surveyors’ body sees ‘firmly negative trend’ that is expected to push up rental prices

Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says

Exclusive: Chancellor focuses on investment and planning rules as she dismisses talk of tax rises as ‘speculation’

In our first year Labour fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed Britain

Labour is reversing a decade of stagnation and we’re making progress on wages, jobs and trade. But there is more to do, says Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer

The Guardian view on inheritance tax rises: to win the argument, ministers must build the case on fairness

Editorial: IHT is unpopular, but voters can be persuaded if the argument is about levelling life chances for young people

UK traffic to popular porn sites slumps after age checks introduced

Figures from digital data company show effect of strict rules brought in last month under Online Safety Act

‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas

Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artists