England’s water firms respond to investigation into role of global investors

Guardian analysis reveals more than 70% of English water industry in foreign ownership

The Guardian view on Biden’s ‘Buy America’ strategy: a wake-up call for Europe

Editorial: Huge subsidies for US-based low-carbon manufacturers are posing big problems for EU leaders

Dowden paid £8,398 fee by firm of Kwarteng mini-budget party host

Payment for ‘policy advice’ came from company of hedge fund manager who organised September champagne reception

Amazon’s UK tax bill could rise by £29m amid business rates overhaul

Hikes set to hit warehouses and online retailers hardest in 2023 as UK government addresses ‘brick v clicks’ tax gap

Competence, what competence? Tory chancellors like Jeremy Hunt always spell disaster

Look at the record, from Lawson to Osborne –they have consistently overseen rises in poverty and falls in the pound, says Best for Britain’s Naomi Smith

Rail chaos puts UK on track for some serious economic damage

Good connectivity is the lifeblood of a modern, thriving economy – so how much is the ongoing disruption costing UK plc?

The Observer view on fuel poverty measures freezing out poorest Britons

New analysis reveals the least affluent need urgent government support this winter

Brexit has made Britain the sick man of Europe again

The EU did wonders for the economy: that was why we joined. Our departure from it is now all too obviously costing us that prosperity

Brexit blow: exports to Japan slump after ‘landmark’ free trade deal

First such accord after leaving EU was predicted to bring £15bn boost but UK now lags rivals

Water chiefs blame UK government for failure to stop sewage pollution

Under-fire water companies, criticised for their part in the sewage scandal, have pointed the finger at authorities in newly revealed letters

Rishi Sunak switches priorities to sealing up holes in a sinking ship

Ideas for growth shelved as PM grasps managing economic crisis, NHS and small boat crossings are his survival route

Jeremy Hunt’s plans likely to degrade public services, says report

Thinktank says it expects chancellor’s autumn statement to leave ‘poisoned inheritance’ for next government

UK workforce exodus could force BoE to raise interest rates, says chief economist

Departure of more than 500,000 workers since Covid risks stoking inflation, says Huw Pill

Keir Starmer walks fine line in shifting Labour’s stance on immigration

Party leader is reluctant to hint he will allow thousands into UK but wants to avoid upsetting his pro-migration MPs

Keir Starmer is the man with a plan, but it doesn’t involve talking about Brexit

The CBI conference lapped up a confident Labour leader, even his jokes about Peppa Pig