28-07-2026 06:00 via ft.com

Scottish data centre boom spurs backlash

Communities fear they will squeeze access to electricity and water, spoil rural areas and boost tech giant profits with limited local job creation

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TfL demands £1bn from carmakers over allegedly unpaid Ulez charges

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Higher inflation to cut value of UK public spending by £24bn, think-tank says

Burnham wants partnership with private sector, says UK business secretary

We need an OBR for infrastructure

A truly progressive VAT would solve a lot of UK tax problems

Bank of England to raise rates this year if energy prices stay high

UK restaurants rush to install air conditioning

Don’t underestimate the economic power of a UK vibe shift

Burnham looks to cut welfare bill by linking up schools and employers

Burnham aims to cut welfare bill by getting young people into work

Andy Burnham aims to cut welfare bill by getting young people into work

Canary Wharf holds lessons for Andy Burnham

Burnham rejects northern Labour MPs’ call to abolish council tax