We would like to hear from Americans applying for British citizenship about why they made the move, what life is like now, and what impact, if any, Trump’s election has had on their decision

A record number of Americans applied for British citizenship last year, with applications reaching an all-time high in the final quarter of 2024. This jump coincided with US President Donald Trump’s re-election.

Are you an American who moved to the UK and is now applying to become a UK citizen? The Guardian is keen to speak to individuals to ask why you made the move, what life is like now, and what impact, if any, Trump’s election has had on your decision making on getting British citizenship.

Gas and oil industry cautiously welcomes government proposals that could ease tax burden on sector

The UK government has pledged to “unleash the North Sea’s clean energy future”, as it confirmed plans to ban new drilling licences but also unveiled proposals that could ease the tax burden on the oil and gas sector.

The “windfall” tax on North Sea drillers, introduced in 2022 to help support households facing rising energy bills after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, would be scrapped from 2030, the Treasury confirmed on Wednesday.

Gas and oil industry cautiously welcomes government proposals that could ease tax burden on sector

The UK government has pledged to “unleash the North Sea’s clean energy future”, as it confirmed plans to ban new drilling licences but also unveiled proposals that could ease the tax burden on the oil and gas sector.

The “windfall” tax on North Sea drillers, introduced in 2022 to help support households facing rising energy bills after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, would be scrapped from 2030, the Treasury confirmed on Wednesday.

In 1970, Grace Hoeman led the first all- female team in an attempt to climb North America’s highest peak, Denali

In 1970, Alaskan doctor and mountaineer Grace Hoeman led a team of six women in the first all-female attempt to summit Denali – which was the first all-women’s ascent of any of the world’s big peaks.

At the time, people thought that women were incapable of climbing mountains without men’s help. We had sent men to the moon, and women still hadn’t stood on the highest points on Earth. Which made Hoeman’s bold idea all the more audacious.

In 1970, Grace Hoeman led the first all- female team in an attempt to climb North America’s highest peak, Denali

In 1970, Alaskan doctor and mountaineer Grace Hoeman led a team of six women in the first all-female attempt to summit Denali – which was the first all-women’s ascent of any of the world’s big peaks.

At the time, people thought that women were incapable of climbing mountains without men’s help. We had sent men to the moon, and women still hadn’t stood on the highest points on Earth. Which made Hoeman’s bold idea all the more audacious.

Throwing a party can be nerve-racking. How do we get over anxiety so we can get together?

It’s Saturday night and the entire back half of the tapas restaurant is packed for my friend Ivy’s birthday dinner.

Ivy is queenly at the centre of the table, bouquets and little gift bags crowding her elbows. Multiple lines of conversation flow above the small plates, and drinks and desserts keep coming, because no one wants to call it a night. It’s an unequivocal success.