Union boss demands Labour nationalise energy sector
In a fiery conference speech, FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack calls for radical energy nationalisation and criticises Labour's cautious approach to public ownership.
In a fiery conference speech, FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack calls for radical energy nationalisation and criticises Labour's cautious approach to public ownership.
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.
As most of Great Britain's major rail operators return to public ownership, we investigate whether this historic shift is delivering the improvements passengers were promised.
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.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches a stunning critique of his own party, calling for a bold return to public ownership, PR elections, and an end to 'creeping Thatcherism' within Labour, setting the stage for a clash with Keir Starmer.
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
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Veteran political commentator Paul Routledge delivers a powerful argument for renationalising Britain's railways, calling the current privatised system a 'rip-off' and a national disgrace.
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.
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushes for significant losses for Thames Water's creditors in a radical restructuring plan, aiming to protect billpayers from the burden of the utility's massive debt.
Exclusive analysis reveals how decades of underinvestment, rampant leaks, and failed regulation have pushed England's water system to the brink of collapse. Discover the radical solutions needed to avert a national disaster.
The UK government is reportedly considering placing Thames Water under temporary state control as the debt-laden utility giant struggles to secure private investment. Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed warns of potential bill hikes for customers.
The debate over water nationalisation heats up as critics question whether the public is truly benefiting from the move. Explore the financial and social implications.
The Labour Party vows to bring South Western Railway under public control if elected, addressing ongoing delays and cancellations affecting London commuters.
Growing pressure mounts to bring England's water sector back into public hands as critics slam privatised firms for soaring bills and environmental failures.
The UK government is reportedly considering placing Thames Water under special administration as the debt-laden utility faces potential collapse. Read more on the looming water crisis.