Thames Water won’t be drawn on secret nationalisation plan and 56 per cent bill rise claims Thames Britain's biggest water firm, Thames Water, which has built up a mammoth £18bn debt pile, is under severe pressure to come up with fresh funding or face either collapse or being taken into public ownership.
‘Moral mission’: Sunak to reform benefits system in fight against long-term sickness UK Politics Rishi Sunak has announced plans to reform Britain’s disability benefits system in what he called a “moral mission” to address the rise in long-term sickness.
Iran-Israel: UK urges ‘de-escalation’ in Middle East following ‘missile’ attack UK Politics The government has said it recognises Israel’s “right to defend itself” but is pushing for “de-escalation” in the Middle East.
Rishi Sunak wants to end ‘sick note culture’ and get Britain back to work April 19, 2024 Rishi Sunak wants to end the “sick note culture” and get Britain back to work, in a major speech on welfare reform.
Israel hits Iran with ‘missile attack’ near nuclear site as markets watch oil prices April 19, 2024 Iranian air defence batteries were launched on Friday morning after explosions near the city of Isfahan, in the centre of the country, according to its state-run IRNA agency.
Badenoch accuses FCA of ‘overreach’ with diversity rules April 18, 2024 Kemi Badenoch has accused the Financial Conduct Authority of regulatory “overreach” on diversity and inclusion after the watchdog outlined plans to boost representation in the City.
MP Mark Menzies loses Tory whip as party investigates claims he misused funds April 18, 2024 Tory MP Mark Menzies has lost the Conservative whip while the party investigates claims he misused campaign funds.
The Post Office is struggling to recover from ITV’s dramatic Mr Bates knockout blow April 18, 2024 Mr Bates vs. The Post Office, four months on – exactly how damaging was the TV show to the brand? CEO of YouGov, Steve Hatch, explains.
Sadiq Khan to launch manifesto with free school meals pledge April 18, 2024 Sadiq Khan is set to launch his manifesto in London today with a pledge to make his free school meals for primary pupil policy permanent.
Four things we learned from the London mayoral debate April 17, 2024 We've picked out the top four things we learned when the four top London mayoral election candidates went head to head on live TV.