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Planning bill would allow builders to ‘pay cash to trash’ nature, say UK experts
Exclusive: plan to let firms sidestep environmental laws by paying into nature levy would add cost and delay, says letter to MPs
Clean up on aisle four: the Toys R Us movie shows shopping and cinema are now interchangeable
The retail chain that filed for bankruptcy in 2017 believes a film starring mass produced kids’ merch will be a good way to refresh its brand relevance. Let’s all blame Barbie …
Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online
Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large fines
Labour’s great nature sellout is the worst attack on England’s ecosystems I’ve seen in my lifetime
The horrifying planning bill, which rips up environmental protections, was drafted with CEOs in mind. We know because Keir Starmer told us, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Revolut tracking staff behaviour with points-based ‘Karma’ bonus system
Booming fintech company gives details of initiative to improve working culture as profits more than double
Thursday briefing: Rachel Reeves heads to Washington in pursuit of a trade deal – will she get one?
In today’s newsletter: The chancellor faces a pivotal moment in the US as she navigates high-stakes negotiations with the Trump administration
‘Morally repugnant’: Brazilian workers sue coffee supplier to Starbucks over ‘slavery-like conditions’
Brazil has been the world’s leading coffee producer due to the forced labour of enslaved Africans and Afro-Brazilians
Trump says US education is getting out of DEI ‘after being in that jungle for a long time’ – as it happened
Executive orders crack down on DEI at US universities but seek to increase affordability and retention at Black colleges. This blog is now closed.
UK seeks global green investors with windfarm cash and planning policies
Government is ‘setting up conversations’ as companies arrive in London for clean energy summit
Rachel Reeves dashes hopes of early breakthrough in UK-US trade deal
Chancellor says UK is ‘not going to rush a deal’ and rejects new US demands on agricultural products
Ministers braced for showdown over ‘postcode pricing’ in energy market shake-up
Ed Miliband’s looming decision on electricity market changes could mean regional bill disparities for households
Boeing hopes to find new buyers for up to 50 planes returned by China
Airplane manufacturer says it is lobbying Donald Trump over ‘unfortunate’ decision to impose tariffs
Rachel Reeves looks at ending zero tax regime for low-value imports
Chancellor reviewing rule that lets foreign retailers such as Amazon and Shein pay no duty on items costing under £135
Trump administration has set Noaa on ‘non-science trajectory’, workers warn
Researchers left at US climate agency say drastic cuts could leave air ‘not breathable’ and water ‘not drinkable’