Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions
Australia’s inflation rate rises to 4.3%, fuelling fears of fifth interest rate hike this year
CPI release comes ahead of Reserve Bank decision next week as the Middle East conflict intensifies the cost of living crisis
Plan for multibillion-pound Sizewell nuclear plant a ‘terrible deal’ for UK taxpayers, MPs say
The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’
Chancellor targets cost of living crisis in budget for a ‘difficult moment’
Healey hopes to give ‘hope for the future’ but only modest policies are expected with important decisions deferred
Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years for drugging and raping dozens of women
Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander sentenced to prison in New York after being convicted in sex trafficking case
San Francisco estate sells for record $10m above listing price as AI boom drives up costs
Eight-bedroom mansion listed at $18.5m sold for $28.5m and has a private garden and three-car garage
Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders
Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaigners
Budget 2026: six charts that reveal the economic realities facing the chancellor
From tackling the youth jobs crisis to repairing Brexit’s economic damage, John Healey has his work cut out for him
The chancellor’s pet PuFins have an important role – but they need more scrutiny
A regulator to keep the National Wealth Fund and the British Business Bank on mission is starting to look essential
Homes across UK to get low- or no-interest loans to fund solar panels and heat pumps
Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds
Britain issues costliest five-year debt since 2008 in run-up to budget – as it happened
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Bottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice
Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacks
UK government to give £15m to anti-misogyny fund amid ‘manosphere’ concerns
Misogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK
UK spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture tech is a national embarrassment, chancellor told
Chris Packham says £24bn earmarked for projects with ‘ludicrously uncertain results’ should be redirected to help lower bills and cut emissions
The survival of American democracy depends on taxing billionaires
It is essential not just to fund the public goods the nation needs, it is indispensable to restore a sense of fairness