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Trump says the US doesn’t need Canada. But it’s the source of key minerals for the military | Vince Beiser
Trump himself has acknowledged the US need for Canadian aluminum – and has largely exempted metals from tariffs
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Canada’s Carney embraces EU associate membership proposal
Polling shows overwhelming majority of Canadians support closer ties with Europe, says prime minister
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises
Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury
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British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
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‘It bloody works’: why the world’s oldest cheddar-maker uses a ‘milk-source’ heat pump
Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers can draw enough heat from cows’ fresh milk to bring water close to the boil, slashing carbon emissions
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Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue
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Trump’s love of fossil fuels is about more than money | Moira Donegan
The US decision to remove limits on coal and gas plant emissions is rooted in a perception of manliness in these industries
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Thousands of Barclays staff revolt over return-to-office mandate
Union calls for payouts to help cover travel costs and exemption for those living more than 40 minutes away
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UK government borrowing costs fall as Bank of England outlines new bond-selling plan – as it happened
BoE lays out proposal to sell UK bonds back to the government, and wind up the asset purchase scheme launched after the GFC Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs The Guardian…
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Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales
FTSE 100 retailer, which owns UK rights to US brands Gap and Victoria’s Secret, says prices could rise in autumn
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OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour as it announces new disclosure system
Model adopting ‘jailbreak-like instructions’ among cases as firm says it is introducing new way of tracking AI misalignment
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Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harms
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‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job
Readers describe feelings of rejection after submitting hundreds of applications but getting a handful of interviews
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Can fish and chip shops survive? ‘We made more money by closing than staying open’
Soaring fish prices, labour costs and changing tastes all spell bad news for Britain’s chippies. Is this the end for the seaside staple – or will a few innovators succeed in keeping them alive?
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‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU
Government sources say legislation aimed at China poses a risk to British businesses and must be addressed
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Is EU’s offer to Canada a blueprint for Britain – or a reminder it is out in the cold?
Ursula von der Leyen has opened door for Canada to become associate member to deepen links in ‘openly hostile world’
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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
Fed committee votes unanimously to raise interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of 3.75% to 4%
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Amazon raises starting pay to $20 an hour and adds Whole Foods discount
Wage increase brings Amazon’s US minimum pay in line with Costco and includes new grocery discount benefit
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Pension peril: is it time to unpick the triple lock? | Letters
Letters: Readers are divided on whether the triple lock should stay or go
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Burnham warns of ‘difficult decisions’ in budget as inflation rises to 3.1%
PM rejects claim he leads a ‘tax-and-spend’ government, as Bank of England prepares for interest rates decision
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Amazon to launch Ring ‘neighbourhood watch’ app in UK amid US privacy fears
Doorbell firm aims to replace WhatsApp or Facebook groups with platform where people can post about safety or lost pets
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Reform-linked thinktank ‘to call for big tax cuts for the rich’
Centre for a Better Britain will urge abolishing inheritance tax and phasing out capital gains tax, report says
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Trump EPA’s arguments for letting power plants spew unlimited pollution ‘dead wrong’
Claims that dismantling pollution rules will lower energy bills and have little climate impact are far from convincing
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European Union invites Canada to become first ever ‘associate member’
Commission president says EU must ‘urgently reimagine our partnerships’ as she makes unprecedented offer
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