Archbishop demands UK democracy reforms
Justin Welby issues urgent warning about Britain's broken political system and calls for radical constitutional reforms ahead of potential Labour government.
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Thames Water: Temporary Renationalisation Looms
As Thames Water teeters on the brink of collapse, temporary state control appears increasingly inevitable. Explore the financial quagmire and why renationalisation might be the least worst option for Britain's largest water company.
Thames Water faces High Court over £18bn debt crisis
Britain's largest water company Thames Water is locked in a legal battle with regulator Ofwat as it struggles with £18 billion debt and potential collapse, threatening London's water supply.
Miliband: Reform UK could hand Tories election win
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband issues urgent warning that Reform UK could split opposition vote and deliver another Conservative victory despite Labour's massive poll lead.
Lammy's justice reform plan and deputy PM ambitions
Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy outlines radical plans to overhaul Britain's 'broken' court system while positioning himself as potential deputy to Keir Starmer in future Labour government.
Starmer declares war on House of Lords in reform bid
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer unveils dramatic plans to abolish the House of Lords, replacing it with an elected second chamber in what he calls 'the biggest Westminster shake-up in generations'.
Wes Streeting: NHS is broken and needs fundamental reform
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces historic NHS overhaul, calling for 'war on waste' and fundamental reform to save Britain's beloved health service from collapse.
Farage Savages Starmer Over NHS Reform Hypocrisy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches blistering attack on Labour's Wes Streeting over Scottish NHS comments, accusing party of hypocrisy on healthcare reform.
Farage NHS comments spark clash with Labour's Streeting
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces backlash after suggesting private insurance should play bigger NHS role, as Labour's health secretary accuses him of wanting to 'destroy' healthcare system.
Farage's NHS 'scaremongering' backfires as experts warn voters
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage faces criticism from health professionals and political opponents over his controversial NHS reform proposals, which experts warn could create a damaging American-style healthcare system.
New Water Rules to Save UK Families £100 a Year
Millions of British households are set for cheaper water bills as regulators unveil a major crackdown on water company profits, promising significant savings and cleaner rivers.
Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
Farage Calls for Radical Overhaul of UK Welfare System
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage calls for a complete overhaul of the UK's welfare system, claiming it discourages work and fosters dependency. He targets 'sick note culture' and pledges to make employment more attractive than benefits.
Farage: Stop Benefits for Those Who Refuse Work
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveils a hardline welfare policy, proposing to strip benefits from those refusing employment, in a major intervention on the UK's welfare debate.
Labour's Safe Seat Shake-Up Exposes Democratic Crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed constituency reform in Knowsley, Liverpool, exposes a deep crisis in British democracy. Discover why safe seats are undermining voter representation and what it means for the future of UK politics.
Labour Unveils Plan to Abolish House of Lords in Major Reform
Shadow ministers Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell announce sweeping constitutional reforms to modernise British democracy, including abolishing the House of Lords and empowering local communities.
Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025
Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.
Govt axes water social tariff as bills set to soar 44%
Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
Water companies fined £500k for customer service failures
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
Farage: Abolish House of Lords - An Insult to Democracy
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the House of Lords an 'insult to democracy' and vows to make its abolition a central election pledge, shifting focus from patriotic symbols to constitutional reform.
Thames Water Delays £7.5m Charity Payment Amid Crisis
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
Farage Demands Electoral Reform Over 'Unfair' System
Brexit architect Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on the UK's 'first past the post' electoral system, branding it 'fundamentally undemocratic' after new analysis revealed his Reform UK party could secure millions of votes with minimal parliamen
Farage Declares Reform UK as 'New Opposition' to Labour
Nigel Farage declares Reform UK the 'new opposition' to Labour, vowing to overhaul Britain's electoral system and take millions of votes from the Conservatives after a stormy post-election conference.
MPs Slam Unelected House of Lords in Fiery Reform Debate
A dramatic parliamentary debate has erupted over the future of the House of Lords, with MPs condemning the unelected chamber as 'indefensible' and demanding urgent democratic reform for the UK's political system.
Starmer's Bold Pact with Farage Reshapes UK Politics
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
UK Social Work Revolution: Tearing Down Bureaucratic Silos
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package
Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.
Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.
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