Castle Water offers £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes a £1bn larger cash injection than rivals to rescue debt-laden Thames Water and tackle its pollution crisis. Will this offer break the deadlock?
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DJ's 24-hour broadcast protest against sewage spills
Lake District Radio DJ Lee Durrant hosts a 24-hour marathon playing number two hits to protest illegal sewage dumping in Windermere, threatening wildlife and human health in the national park.
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.
Two Years of Ruin: Gaza's Endless Displacement Crisis
A powerful visual journey through the devastating human cost of two years of continuous conflict in Gaza, where entire generations face displacement and destruction.
Water giants investigated over potential customer overcharging
Major UK water suppliers including Southern Water and Anglian Water are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority for potentially overcharging customers by hundreds of millions.
Five UK water companies face government crackdown over pollution
Exclusive investigation reveals five major water companies including Thames Water and Anglian Water face potential special measures after repeated environmental breaches. Discover which suppliers are failing customers and the environment.
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.
Thames Water Collapse Fears: Government Prepares Contingency
Exclusive: Thames Water faces High Court hearing as government contingency plans are revealed amid fears of financial collapse affecting 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.
Thames Water Faces High Court Winding-Up Petition
Britain's largest water supplier Thames Water confronts potential collapse as creditors file High Court petition over unpaid debts, raising concerns about London's water security.
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.
BlackRock's £2.1bn Aletto Power Acquisition Finalised
Investment titan BlackRock secures a landmark $2.6 billion deal to acquire Minnesota Power's parent company, Aletto. This strategic move signals a major shift in energy sector ownership and raises pivotal questions about renewable investment and market co
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.
Gran evicted after 30 years in rental home: 'Medieval serf' treatment
A 68-year-old grandmother faces homelessness after being evicted from her Stanmore rental home of three decades. The shocking case exposes Britain's deepening rental crisis and the human cost of 'no-fault' evictions.
Pound Crashes to Record Low After Truss's Mini-Budget
The UK faces a severe economic crisis as the pound sterling crashes to a historic low against the dollar following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, triggering emergency warnings from the Bank of England and soaring mortgage costs for millions.
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.
MS Patients Face A&E Crisis Due to NHS Neurology Failures
Exclusive: Multiple sclerosis sufferers are being forced to seek emergency care due to inaccessible specialist services, reveals new research from the MS Society. Experts warn of a 'broken system' putting vulnerable patients at risk.
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.
London March Demands Australian-Style Immigration System
Hugo Lennon leads a major protest in Westminster as demonstrators demand an Australian-style points-based immigration system to protect British public services and control record net migration.
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.
Aylan Kurdi: The Legacy of a Tragedy That Shook the World
Nine years after the death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi, his photograph remains a powerful symbol of the human cost of failed asylum policies. This editorial examines the enduring legacy of a tragedy that shook the world.
Aylan Kurdi: The Image That Challenged Cameron's 'Swarm' Rhetoric
A powerful editorial revisits the tragic death of Syrian toddler Aylan Kurdi and its stark contrast with David Cameron's dehumanising language on migration, questioning the UK's moral compass.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Afghanistan's Humanitarian Catastrophe Under Taliban Rule
Exclusive report reveals Afghanistan's escalating crisis as international funding collapses, healthcare systems fail, and millions face starvation under the Taliban regime.
NHS Mental Health Bed Shortage Hits Record Low
Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.
Queensland's homeless crisis: Mass motel evictions exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland's new social housing policy is leading to mass evictions of homeless families from emergency accommodation, sparking a severe humanitarian crisis.
Boomerang Generation: Young Aussies Flee Home Costs
Exclusive research reveals a generational crisis as soaring living costs and stagnant wages force young Australian professionals to abandon independence and return to the family home, reshaping the nation's economic landscape.
Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping ordeal
Irish nun Sister Patrice Tarnawa has been released after being held captive by armed gunmen who stormed her orphanage in Haiti. The heartwarming reunion and her resilient spirit amidst the Caribbean nation's escalating security crisis.
Israel Declares Gaza City 'Dangerous Combat Zone' - Evacuation Ordered
The Israeli military has issued an urgent evacuation order for all residents of Gaza City, declaring it an 'extremely dangerous combat zone' as ground operations intensify. This critical development comes amid escalating hostilities in the region.
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