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Reeves Scraps VAT on Energy Bills in Cost-of-Living Move

Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes her first major economic move, scrapping the controversial 5% VAT on household energy bills. The bold intervention aims to slash costs for millions of families and businesses grappling with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

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.

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.

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.

Harbaugh's Costly Timeout Gifts Bills Victory Over Ravens

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh faces intense scrutiny after a critical fourth-quarter timeout negated a game-changing defensive stop, paving the way for Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills to snatch a dramatic 23-20 victory.

Ravens' Hilarious Halftime Blunder in NFL Game

In a bizarre and comical moment during the Ravens vs. Bills NFL game, Baltimore players mistakenly charged onto the field thinking it was halftime, causing confusion and laughter. Get the full story on this unforgettable sporting gaffe.

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.

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

42 UK Areas Face Maximum Council Tax Hike - Full List

Exclusive analysis reveals the 42 local authorities in England set to impose the maximum allowed Council Tax increase this April, as the cost of living squeeze intensifies for millions of households.

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 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.

Bills' Matt Milano Out for Season With Major Injury

The Buffalo Bills' Super Bowl hopes suffer a catastrophic blow as All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano is confirmed out for the season with a severe leg injury during their dominant win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Huge Sale On Leak-Proof Water Bottles

Beat the heat and save big! Huge discounts on premium, eco-friendly water bottles from Chilly's, Ocean Bottle, and more. Limited time offer for savvy shoppers.

Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis

Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.

Ofgem cuts energy price cap to £1,568 for millions

Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall from July as Ofgem announces a significant 7% drop in its price cap. The new rate of £1,568 marks the lowest level since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, offering welcome relief to consumers.

Ofgem Price Cap Falls: £122 Saving for UK Homes

Millions of UK households will see a welcome reduction in their energy costs this summer as the Ofgem price cap is set to fall by 7%. Get the full breakdown of the new rates and what it means for your bills.

Ofgem Cuts Energy Price Cap: Bills to Drop in July

Millions of UK households will see their energy bills fall this summer as the regulator Ofgem confirms a 7% reduction to the energy price cap. The average annual bill for a typical household will drop to £1,568 from July 1st.

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