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The Guardian view on England’s centralised state: Andy Burnham must unbundle it

Editorial: Devolution should finance transport, skills and industry, not become a rightwing contest to promise the largest tax giveaway

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

The Guardian view on the Lovell telescope: budget cuts to physics are bad science and worse politics

Editorial: Funders have picked a damaging fight with scientists and the public. They should reconsider their plans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Will Trump be Burnham’s undoing, or the making of him? The answer lies in Europe

In an increasingly dangerous world, Europe is finding safety in numbers – but Britain is on the outside. The new PM’s task is to change that, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

OPINION - 'Number 10 North is for North London too': How the South will benefit from fixing rest of UK

‘I am an MP in Barnet, representing London’s suburban fringe, and I’m not a sceptic but a champion for what the PM is doing’, writes Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson

Evening Standard · Jul 31

The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested

The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

Think our basic rights are safe? In the age of oligarchs and corporate lobbying, think again

The global assault on our freedoms is coming ever closer to home. Just look at the sinister prosecution of UK lawyer Rajiv Menon, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

After teargas, protests and legal strife, Turkey has a new opposition party. Is this the man who can defeat Erdoğan?

Under Özgür Özel, the CHP became Turkey’s most popular party. Now his Yeni (New) movement is growing fast, says the Istanbul-based novelist Kaya Genç

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

A man has been found guilty of rape but we can’t say who he is. Why are there exceptions to open justice?

It is not entirely surprising the ‘well-connected Melbourne businessman’ has so far managed to have his name protected

The Guardian - AU · Jul 31

Indian carbon market success hinges on transparent, stable design

India is set to unveil its Indian Carbon Market later this year, aimed primarily at decreasing carbon emissions from the manufacturing sector. Grounded in principles of transparency and stability, the market proposes to set price limits between Rs 600 and Rs 3,000 for each tonne of CO2-equivalent. This endeavor highlights…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

It’s cool, calm, collecting: Why data centres won’t cripple consumer availability of water and power

Global tech giants are investing billions in Indian data centers for digital sovereignty. These facilities are essential for India's national security and AI race. Environmental concerns about resource consumption are being addressed by new technologies. Hyperscalers are adopting innovative cooling methods to reduce water and energy use. India can achieve…

The Economic Times · Jul 30