Don’t fear the flood, say bulrush farmers in radical rethink of land management

After centuries spent battling to drain the Somerset Levels, those who work the land are embracing a new sustainable crop that provides a much bigger return

My last painting of Hockney was as Whistler’s Mother. It’s become a goodbye

The New York-based painter recalls her long friendship with the late artist, and how she came to create her final canvas of him

Where is Sarah Ferguson? Traces of her once-big business ambitions offer no clue

The disgraced former Duchess of York has kept a low profile since reports of her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein

Zinc-fried steak frites? Paris heatwave sends rooftop temperatures to 80C

Temperatures are skyrocketing in the French capital, but authorities reject planning for AC units while attempts are made to mitigate heat with gardens

Trump’s efforts to rewrite American history meet resistance ahead of independence day

Museums and heritage sites are pushing back against the removal of exhibits on slavery and other topics described as ‘negative’ portrayals of the US

How to stop the flow of dirty money? First Britain must clean up its own act

Delay to a crucial summit has given the government the chance to turn the UK from world money-laundering capital to trailblazer on illicit finance

Manchesterism could revive Britain

Where have all the CSOs gone? Companies ditch social and environmental targets

In a sign that capitalism’s love-in with the planet has come to an end, the role of chief sustainability officer is being phased out or dropped