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Warming of 1.5C to 3C will lead to droughts and heatwaves requiring greater use of air-conditioning systems

Higher fuel costs in France and Spain dent hopes of imminent ECB rate cut

Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments row

This is a win-win: helping the planet, lowering costs and boosting profitability and competitiveness

Clean tech investment is booming, but not yet keeping pace with rising energy demand. Plus: China, Africa and the Gulf’s efforts to shift away from fossil fuels; Big Oil pulls back on climate goals; and the start-ups leading energy innovation

Office for National Statistics points to impact of immigration as births slip to two-decade low

Warmer atmosphere will continue to hold more moisture and contribute to rainfall, scientists say

Puzzle: can you do better than Carlsen?

Darzi review will find lack of capital expenditure since 2010s has stunted NHS modernisation and worsened backlogs

Plans to give councils the power to run their own services require extra funding, say operators and local authorities