What’s holding back Britain’s green revolution? – a visual story

Labour has approved a wave of renewable energy projects, but turning plans into power remains slow. Why is that?

Severn Trent doubles CEO reward plan to £3.1m despite anger over water pay

Increase to long-term incentive plan means James Jesic could significantly outearn predecessor Liv Garfield

Peter Checkland obituary

Other lives: Academic proponent of the popular Soft Systems Methodology approach to management

London has lost ‘catastrophic’ 89% of car club vehicles since Zipcar exit

Only 330 car club vehicles available for rent after big provider left British market, data reveals

UK service sector shrinks amid Iran war disruption and heatwave; FTSE 100 hits four-month closing high – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns

Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseas

A council housebuilding boom is central to Burnham’s vision. Can it be done?

In the third of a series on nationalisation, we look at the huge challenge as 1.5m families wait for social housing

UK summer bookings jump as Britons put off overseas holidays by travel fears

Reports of ‘stampede’ for stays near water amid concerns over cancelled flights, higher air fares and EU border delays

Starling Bank to cut 130 jobs and boost investment in AI to reduce costs

The London-based fintech says restructuring is necessary to reduce ‘duplicate’ roles

Police criticise decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England match

‘Late announcement’ means forces will have to adapt plans and move officers away from communities, say chiefs

Gymshark founder in talks to buy back part of stake sold to private equity firm

Ben Francis, who started business in parents’ garage, sold 21% stake in deal that created £1.25bn sportswear brand

Burnham’s funding gap: what state are UK finances in for the PM-in-waiting?

Given pressures on the public purse, the Makerfield MP may have to look at autumn tax rises to fund his ‘new direction’

‘Don’t kill music’: Anthony Albanese’s favourite bands beg PM to stop AI companies from stealing their work

A potential deal with the government would allow international tech companies to mine the creative work of Australian musicians. Some of the prime minister’s favourite artists told the Guardian how they feel about it

Burnham promises to ease cost of living pressures if he becomes prime minister

Makerfield MP said he would consider reducing business rates as part of a package that could also include freeze on private rents

Infrastructure cuts to pay for defence will cost UK 10,000 jobs, analysis shows

Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on Starmer claims that reallocation of funds to MoD will boost British jobs