Thames Water won’t be drawn on secret nationalisation plan and 56 per cent bill rise claims April 19, 2024 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.
Bank of England left with tough choice on interest rate after week of fresh data April 19, 2024 Most of this week has been dominated by discussions about when the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates.
‘Moral mission’: Sunak to reform benefits system in fight against long-term sickness April 19, 2024 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.
Advice from an investor — How to find the right funding options for your start-up April 19, 2024 Xavier Collins takes the pen this week, giving his two cents on how to find the right funding options for your start-up.
Taylor Swift surprises fans with secret ‘double album’ edition of her new record April 19, 2024 Taylor Swift has surprised her fans by releasing a secret “double album” instalment of her new record The Tortured Poets Department, which is thought to hint at her break-up with British actor Joe Alwyn and The 1975 star Matty Healy. Hours after dropping the 16-song edition of her 11th studio album, the US pop superstar [...]
Scrapping FA Cup replays the next step on football’s depressing modern march April 19, 2024 Rule changes will rob football fans of the only thing that really matters: memories.
Iran-Israel: UK urges ‘de-escalation’ in Middle East following ‘missile’ attack April 19, 2024 The government has said it recognises Israel’s “right to defend itself” but is pushing for “de-escalation” in the Middle East.
Markets react: Oil and gold prices rise after Israeli missiles hit Iran April 19, 2024 The spike in oil prices came after US officials said Israel launched missile strikes on Iran in response to the Iranian drone strikes launched over the weekend.
Covent Garden launches fitness initiatives championing budding athletes April 19, 2024 From the latest sportswear, fitness experiences and healthy eating, Covent Garden is offering inspiration to live out your best fitness era.
William Hill owner 888 ‘slightly ahead’ in race to return to growth April 19, 2024 The group said overall group revenue for the three months ended 31 March was at £431m, up from the guidance of £420-£430m outlined last month.
