Emergency water bans imposed in Southeast UK amid heatwave
Southern Water declares 'essential use only' emergency for thousands in West Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire as reservoir levels plummet during prolonged heatwave.
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No safe alcohol level for dementia risk, study finds
New research from South Korea confirms there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption when it comes to dementia risk, challenging previous beliefs about moderate drinking.
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.
Urgent Hosepipe Ban Warning for UK Households
Millions of Britons face imminent garden hose restrictions as water companies issue urgent drought warnings. Discover the essential actions to avoid fines and protect supplies during the heatwave.
Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.
Pakistan's 'Water God' Statue Sparks Religious Tension
A controversial statue of a 'water god' in Pakistan's Punjab province has ignited religious tensions and drawn attention to the region's severe water scarcity issues, prompting official action.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
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.
England's Water Crisis: Reservoirs Hit Dangerously Low Levels
Critical water reservoirs across England, including key sites in Somerset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, are at alarmingly low levels following an unusually dry winter, prompting concerns over future supply and hosepipe bans.
Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
Shark Meat Poses Serious Mercury Poisoning Risk
A new scientific study reveals alarming levels of toxic mercury in shark meat, far exceeding safe limits and posing a severe health risk to consumers, including neurological damage.
Union Boss Condemns Tory Hypocrisy Over Strike Laws
RMT union leader Mick Lynch accuses the Conservative government of hypocrisy for using agency workers to break strikes while enforcing Minimum Service Levels laws on unions.
Moon Tides Hack: UK's Radical Plan to Save Sparrow
Facing a catastrophic population crash, British conservationists are deploying a daring, nature-based hack using the moon's gravitational pull to rescue the iconic saltmarsh sparrow from rising sea levels. This groundbreaking project could rewrite the fut
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.
Mexico City faces 'Day Zero' as water reservoirs plummet to 28%
Mexico City, one of the world's most populous megacities, faces an unprecedented water crisis. With reservoirs at historic lows, authorities are preparing severe rationing measures as the countdown to a potential 'Day Zero' begins.
Cambridge Shakes Up Admissions: Apply After A-Level Results
The University of Cambridge is launching a major post-qualification admissions scheme, inviting students to apply based on actual A-Level results rather than predicted grades, aiming to level the playing field.
UK Flood Crisis: 300+ Alerts Issued Nationwide
Britain is on high alert as more than 300 flood warnings and alerts are activated across England and Wales. The Environment Agency urges immediate action with severe disruption expected from relentless rainfall.
Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
UK Girls' Schools Lead STEM Revolution, Shattering Gender Gap
A groundbreaking report reveals that girls' schools in the UK are producing a powerhouse of future female leaders in science, technology, engineering, and maths, dramatically outpacing mixed-gender institutions.
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
Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
UK's "Outdated" Education System Needs Urgent Reform
Exclusive: Leading educators and business figures condemn the UK's outdated Victorian-era education model, demanding urgent modernisation to prepare students for the 21st century.
Sheffield Water Crisis: Sewage Spills and Supply Failures
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears
Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Winter Hosepipe Ban Threat as UK Reservoir Levels Plummet
Britain faces an unprecedented winter hosepipe ban as experts warn reservoir levels are critically low. Discover why recent rainfall isn't enough and what restrictions households may face.
T-Level Troubles: UK's Technical Education Reform Faces Critical Challenges
An in-depth investigation reveals the alarming gaps in the UK's flagship T-Level qualifications. Despite being touted as the gold standard for technical education, students and employers report critical shortcomings in maths, English, and essential skills
Katherine Ryan's daughter scores A* in A-levels triumph
Comedian Katherine Ryan shares an emotional update on her daughter Violet's outstanding A-level success, offering a glimpse into their private family life and resilience.
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