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Ofwat to put Thames Water in ‘turnaround regime’ and rejects 44% bills hike plan
Heavily indebted Thames will have to ‘fully re-evaluate’ its current turnaround strategy under Ofwat’s draft measures.
Biden supporter George Clooney asks president to leave race
Biden has refused to end his re-election bid after his weak debate performance against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.
William to say rough sleeping ‘can be ended’ in homelessness project speech
The project has been pledged a £1 million by Homebase and is also supported by Pret-a-Manger which has expanded its scheme employing the homeless.
Wes Streeting announces independent probe into performance of NHS
The Health Secretary said the investigation will be led by former health minister Lord Ara Darzi.
No refund for £270m Rwanda plan as Kigali confirms it is a ‘UK problem’
“Rwanda has maintained its side of the agreement. We have upheld our end of the deal."
Biden jokes about England’s football win as Starmer suggests ‘it’s coming home’
The US President and the Prime Minister met in the White House shortly after Gareth Southgate’s team’s win.
Wife and two daughters of BBC commentator killed in crossbow attack
Carol Hunt, 61, and two of her daughters died in Hertfordshire on Tuesday.
Education Secretary says early years is her ‘number one priority’
The Government plans to recruit more childcare staff through a ‘re-energised’ recruitment campaign, Bridget Phillipson said.
Bus passenger stabbed in Croydon after confronting man with his feet on seats
A man in his 50s was attacked on a Route 64 bus in south London.