Reeves Denies North Sea Job Loss Figures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves dismisses report of 1,000 monthly oil and gas job losses, drawing furious backlash from industry leaders who accuse her of being 'in total denial'. Read the full story.
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UK Inquiry to Probe Iran in Scottish Independence Debate
A UK inquiry into foreign political interference will investigate Iran's alleged use of fake accounts to influence the Scottish independence debate. Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander confirms the probe.
Solo Christmas 2025: The End of the £100 Turkey?
As festive plans shrink post-Covid, soaring turkey costs hit £100. A writer embraces a solo Christmas, exploring affordable, delicious alternatives to the traditional bird. Read for tips and trends.
Fugitive in Thames after water bottle clue reveals London hideout
A Colombian businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls with poisoned raspberries was rescued from the Thames after her UK location was revealed by a bottle of Buxton water in an interview. Read the full story.
Six-inch snow blizzard forecast to hit UK cities
New weather maps predict up to six inches of snow could blanket parts of the UK from December 30, with Scotland and northern England first in line. Discover the latest forecast and potential travel disruption.
UK-US Pharma Deal Lacks Legal Text, MPs Warn
MPs warn UK's zero-tariff pharmaceutical deal with the Trump administration is 'built on sand' as no legal text exists. Concerns mount over NHS costs and suspended tech pact. Read the full analysis.
Kylie Leads Wham! In Christmas Chart Battle
Kylie Minogue is ahead in the race for Christmas number one, with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' trailing. A charity single for Gaza is also climbing the charts. Who will win?
UK's £120m Ineos rescue raises industrial strategy doubts
The UK government's £120m bailout saves the vital Grangemouth ethylene plant, but experts question the lack of a coherent strategy for the nation's shrinking heavy industry. Read the analysis.
Defence spending plans in chaos as key strategy delayed
The UK's Defence Investment Plan is delayed until 2026 amid a £2.6bn budget shortfall and the troubled Ajax programme. Read the full analysis of the military spending crisis.
Paratrooper killed in Ukraine told family to 'be proud'
Lance Corporal George Hooley, 28, was killed in a tragic accident in Ukraine. In a poignant final letter, he asked his loved ones to remember him with pride for serving a cause he believed in.
Police to arrest 'globalise the intifada' chant protesters
UK police forces announce arrests for 'globalise the intifada' chants, welcomed by Chief Rabbi as a crackdown on hate speech. Critics call it repression of protest rights.
Britain Rejoins Erasmus+ Student Exchange Programme
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a flicker of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
Sixth day of water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells
Thousands in Kent face a sixth day without safe drinking water after a treatment plant failure. Businesses report huge losses as a boil notice remains in force. Read the latest.
Construction worker's tap water warning goes viral
A construction worker's viral video reveals corroded UK water pipes, urging households to use filtration systems. Despite official safety ratings, the footage raises concerns.
Thames Water Crisis: £1.1bn Funding Collapses
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
Thames Water faces £74m penalty in Ofwat crackdown
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Sydney Paint Harvests Drinking Water From Air
Groundbreaking technology developed by University of Sydney researchers can extract litres of drinking water daily from atmospheric moisture using nothing but specialised paint.
UK Water Crisis: Forever Chemicals Force Urgent Action
England's drinking water regulator has been compelled to take immediate action after government scientists identified widespread risks from toxic PFAS chemicals in water supplies, raising serious health concerns nationwide.
Hampshire water crisis: Drought order sought
Southern Water declares 'precautionary drought order' for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as Met Office forecasts exceptionally dry conditions, raising concerns about water supply security.
Bristol's Spanish water imports during crisis expose UK failures
Exclusive investigation reveals how Bristol's water emergency led to Spanish imports while local supplies ran dry. The shocking truth behind Britain's water infrastructure failures.
Bear Grylls' Water Filter Eliminates Bad UK Tap Water Taste
Discover how Bear Grylls' revolutionary Water-to-Go filter transforms UK tap water into pure, great-tasting drinking water while removing 99.9% of contaminants. Perfect for outdoor adventures and everyday use.
Thames Water crisis as regulator demands £70bn overhaul
England's largest water company, Thames Water, is under scrutiny as regulator Ofwat rejects business plans and demands massive investment in infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers.
Thames Water Crisis: Suppliers Face Collapse Over £15bn Debt
Exclusive investigation reveals Thames Water, Severn Trent and other key suppliers are drowning in debt while planning massive bill increases up to 91%, raising fears of nationalisation.
England's water crisis: sewage pollution hits record high
New data reveals England's water quality has reached its lowest point on record, with sewage pollution incidents soaring and environmental standards collapsing across the board.
Environment Agency fined for water monitoring failures
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
Record £1.1m sewage fines hit English water firms
England's water companies face unprecedented penalties for illegal sewage dumping as the Environment Agency takes aggressive action against environmental violations in waterways.
Toxic algae crisis leaves 500,000 without safe water
Massive toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie leaves nearly 500,000 residents across Ohio and Michigan without safe drinking water, sparking urgent health warnings and emergency response efforts.
Texas water crisis: Energy plants drain Corpus Christi supply
A severe water shortage grips Corpus Christi, Texas, as booming energy sector operations threaten the city's water security, forcing residents to cut consumption while industrial use continues.
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