Business

Can Harvey Nichols find its way back to being Absolutely Fabulous again?

Mike Ashley says it’s in a ‘death spiral’ but a refocus on design could be what the department store needs

Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats

South Western and GTR announce fightback after move away from paper tickets increases fare dodging

Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged ‘lover’

Infantino was Uefa general secretary from 2009 to 2016

‘The market is dead’: why aren’t flats in England selling?

Figures show most leasehold flats in England do not find a buyer within six months, despite slashed prices

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil

London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth

TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits

Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth

TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits

Lime bikes hurtling around the city: is this the revenge of a priced-out generation? | Andy Beckett

From running red lights to dumping bikes, some Lime users get a bad rap. But many who grumble about them don’t appreciate their own privilege

Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says

Industry body calls for more regular reviews of repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’

Wasted medicine in England could fill 75 swimming pools a year, pharmacy group says

Industry body calls for more regular reviews of repeat prescriptions to tackle ‘growing problem’

Infantino’s World Cup sell-off debacle has rocked football but Fifa’s crisis has deep and rotten roots

It has been a remarkable few days for an institution that may be irredeemable but this is a story that stretches back to a decision in 2010

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports making waves in European football transfer market

Vinícius Júnior and Yan Diomande are among more than 100 players at an agency owned by the hip-hop legend

Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence

Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling

White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence

The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go | Editorial

The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury

China’s AI ecosystem is not as open as it claims. Nor is any other country’s | Letters

Responding to an article by China’s ambassador to the UK, Prof Paul H Cleverley advocates shared openness standards, while Dr Claire Jenkins says British AI can offer a distinctive path

How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters

The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters

The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

Goodwin considers selling part of defence business

The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

Goodwin considers selling part of defence business

The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July in surprise blow to Trump – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US job report dramatically misses expectations

US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July in surprise blow to Trump – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US job report dramatically misses expectations

Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues

Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%

US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues

Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%

The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy

A Trump administration framework on AI testing leaves a lack of transparency – and plenty of open questions

How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters

The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

How 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters

The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs

UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices

Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs

UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices

Global food prices hit three-year high as heatwaves and conflict push up cost of crops – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks

Inspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier models

Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks

Inspections ordered by US regulator will affect about 470 aircraft, after reported problems in earlier models

Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England

Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday

‘This is very real redlining’: outrage in Little Rock as two datacenters loom

Critics decry proposed hyperscale projects, fearing overuse of water and electricity, and ‘appropriating rural, Black-owned land for industrial purposes’

US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability

Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle East

UK house prices flat in July, says Lloyds, as buyers struggle with affordability

Property prices in ‘suspended animation’ owing to higher mortgage rates and uncertainty in Middle East

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips

Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer

Could England and Wales ever run out of water?

Last month in England was the driest July since records began almost two centuries ago. How concerned should we be?

I stand to defend vertical drinking. Is a pub that doesn’t allow it a real pub at all? | Simon Jenkins

The time-honoured tradition of standing up with a drink, gossiping and putting the world to rights is under threat. If councillors ban it, we’ll all lose out

Rail passengers facing more disruption after power outage; UK house prices stagnate – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by urging Trump to end Iran war

Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in Gulf

Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity Lawrence

As the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bay

Burnham urged to tackle cost of living crisis by pressuring Trump to end Iran war

Trade unions say UK prime minister must begin by revoking permission for US to use RAF bases for airstrikes in Gulf

Why are ultra-processed food firms panicking and suing? Because they know time is running out | Felicity Lawrence

As the harm caused by their products becomes more evident, manufacturers are resorting to denial and lawsuits to keep regulation at bay

‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem

In this week’s newsletter: a Guardian investigation reveals that the UK exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to poor districts in Adana, where farmers are left to cope with microplastics, toxic smoke, and debris

What can Dublin teach us? Milburn goes on a quest to solve youth jobs crisis

The former UK minister discovers how apprenticeships and support networks helped slash Ireland’s Neet rate

Back-to-school shopping? Dubai issues key advice for families

GWI calls for wellness-led design to become the standard in Dubai's luxury housing market

36Kr Global Recruitment | Dubai Business Forum October Shenzhen Visit: Latest Gulf Market Expansion of Chinese Tech Enterprises

UAE markets clear of lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

No lettuce linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak found in local markets: UAE ministry

Dubai edges higher, Abu Dhabi falls amid Middle East tensions

ADNOC’s XRG sees chemicals portfolio deliver resilient earnings across Borouge, Covestro and Fertiglobe