The Guardian view on private equity in the public sector: children’s services must be freed from debt-fuelled takeovers | Editorial
New analysis by the Guardian has revealed the disturbing extent of these firms’ influence in highly sensitive areas
Policy & regulation
Bipartisan bill fails to protect US consumers from datacenters’ true costs, critics warn
Experts say Ratepayer Protection Act ‘posing as a consumer protection measure’ and will raise prices on working people
Delivery firm Evri sues BBC for £1.2m over Panorama documentary
The parcel delivery company Evri is suing the BBC for £1.2m over a documentary it claims caused it serious financial loss.
I’ve seen what the death of major industry did to Britain. Without a good revival plan, Burnham cannot succeed | John Harris
In the autumn of 2005, Tony Blair gave one of his most unhinged and fascinating speeches as prime minister. “I hear people say we have to stop and debate globalisation,” he said . “You might as well debate whether autum…
‘Did Westminster just ignore buses?’ Burnham aims to shake up UK transport
In the fourth of a series on nationalisation, we look at plans to emulate Manchester’s Bee Network in Britain’s buses and rail
A footballing deepfake: how Bruno Fernandes fell victim to an unlicensed betting operator
Respect of copyright law has never ranked highly in the list of priorities for unlicensed sports betting operators. Crests of famous clubs and photographs of star players are routinely used to promote brands which could…
Not cool: the air conditioning scams offering fake deals in the heatwave
With the UK heatwave expected to increase temperatures over the next week, you decide to invest in an air conditioning unit. But they are expensive, and stocks are running out in the shops as everyone else has had the s…
Make Ed Miliband chancellor, ex-chief Treasury adviser tells Andy Burnham
Nicholas Stern joins growing number backing Miliband, saying he has vision and experience to revive economy
In a pickle: US pickle company pulls out of DC fair over Confederate flag
Mt Olive Pickle Company says it was unaware image of flag was included in exhibit, and cites value of ‘human dignity’
Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up
Elon Musk posted about race and immigration in the UK on his social media network X twice as often as he did about SpaceX, which he also owns, in the run-up to the aerospace and AI company’s initial public offering.
What impact will Andy Burnham have on Zack Polanski and the Greens?
The shift was notable. A week after Keir Starmer said he would resign, YouGov polling showed Labour up two points and the Greens down by the same amount. Might an Andy Burnham premiership mean a rethink for Zack Polansk…
Mayfair casino facing legal action after former waiter says he did not get fair share of tips
A Mayfair casino is facing legal action from a former waiter who says he was not given a fair share of tips.
America is destroying itself. It’s no surprise | Stephen Marche
The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence has arrived at a moment of some embarrassment for the Republic. The United States of America, established to overthrow a mad king, has elected, 250 years later, a…
Boris Johnson wasted my levelling up idea. Here’s how Burnham and his ‘good growth’ plan can do better | Justine Greening
Andy Burnham has set out his vision for “ good growth in every postcode ”. It may seem like levelling up 2.0 – and if so, that’s very good news for the country. Because, unlike his Labour and Conservative predecessors, …
As auto costs rise, will the US miss the golden age of electric vehicles?
Earlier this month, an intriguing new Detroit-based electric vehicle startup hit the market – Slate Auto , a Jeff Bezos-backed venture offering something US buyers rarely see these days – a pick up truck billed as “affo…
‘Trump accounts’: Wall Street-backed investment funds for children to go live
Trump accounts, a savings vehicle named after the US president and authorized by congressional Republicans, are set to go live on Saturday, offering American parents a new way to save money for their children by investi…
Severn Trent doubles CEO reward plan to £3.1m despite anger over water pay
Severn Trent has doubled the size of a long-term reward scheme for its new chief executive to as much as £3.1m and he could receive significantly more than his predecessor, despite anger over water bosses’ pay.
Brexit rule change means British teens in EU face soaring student fees for UK degrees
Brexit means ‘home fee’ qualification ends in 2028, leaving those hoping to study in UK not now eligible for loans
‘There’s excitement in the air’: how America fell back in love with indie cinemas
On a quiet street in New York City’s Ridgewood neighborhood stands an unassuming, windowless white building. Its lone door, covered with an amalgamation of cut-outs, looks like a teenager’s bedroom; the building numbers…
Fight them for the beaches: the real villain of Europe’s overtourism is big business | Adam Almeida
From Albania to Portugal, privatisation of the coastline is bringing locals out on to the streets. For them, the economic benefits are few and far between
The Guardian view on Labour’s next chancellor: send for Ed Miliband | Editorial
There are few things on which this column would agree with George Osborne. Voting to remain in the European Union was one. Backing Labour’s Ed Miliband to be the next chancellor is another.
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
New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns
The governments of Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after the pair announced a plan to ease concerns of British Columbia and First Nations on the Pacific coast.
How baby formula recalls have mounted amid Trump staff cuts to the FDA
Multiple brands of infant formula have been recalled recently due to bacterial contamination, and experts say the Food and Drug Administration is inadequately prepared to deal with the health threat they pose in the wak…