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Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as GDP rises in June despite Iran war after stagnating in May
The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelection
Progressive and democratic socialist politicians are recanting pandemic-era statements on police and prison abolition
The order cannot affect change, and is only ‘undermining trust in vaccines’ as CDC guidance remains the same
Move blocking funds through Medicaid and Chip to make it harder for vulnerable children to get healthcare, experts say
Youngest White House press secretary in history says she wants more time to ‘be the best mom’. Plus, are we losing the battle against AI slop music?
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn
More students are advocating for their own digital wellbeing and developing programs to thrive in tech-free learning environments
The dangers of AI become clearer every day. Why are we still acting as if we have no choice about our future?
Critic of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau leadership was put under investigation and suspended from job
We look at the many contenders for the English title this season, one of the big potential moves of the summer and chaos at Fifa
The author of a new novel about the famed detective explores a little-known facet of Holmes’s creator
Mina Smallman, whose daughters were killed in north London park in 2020, says force ‘decides who matters’
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than ever, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
Longest ballot in UK voting history features likes of Count Binface and Howling Laud Hope alongside Reform leader
Health secretary praises more collegiate style under Andy Burnham and says previous No 10 sidelined her from key policy launch
Katie Ledecky won the 1500m freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships, earning her first international medal on home soil
Exclusive: Ministers explore diverting male prisoners serving short terms or on remand away from tougher jails
George Finch plagued by bullying claims and other controversies since taking helm at Warwickshire council
Many of those affected in England and Wales think offences are not treated with the seriousness they deserve, says commissioner
McKenna West initially agreed to an abortion after diagnosis, but then fled to state where abortion is illegal and broke contact with biological parents, attorney alleges
Donald Trump says Leavitt is leaving to spend more time with her family and would become one of his ‘top outside advisors’
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for the general election
New owner is said to be involved in AI industry, as new class of multimillionaires is entering the real estate race