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Thames Water warns over 44% bill hike under new business plans
The troubled firm said customer bills rise by another £19 to £627 by 2030 under plans to up spend by another £3.1 billion.
2005 Question Time audience moan about getting GP appointments sooner than needed
"It’s almost impossible to believe this world - this NHS - existed. Less than 20 years ago", Robert Peston said.
Israeli leaders criticise expected US sanctions against military unit
The US is expected to announce sanctions against a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military.
Tories will keep two-child benefit limit, PM confirms
Charities have called for the cap to be abolished amid record levels of child poverty.
Rail bosses net £1m windfalls – after *25,000* services cancelled in 12 months
There's failing upwards, then there's whatever the the hell this is. The top brass at our rail companies are still cashing in.
WATCH: Chris Packham silences climate change skeptic on BBC panel
With science on his side, Chris Packham was able to deliver a devastating put-down when challenged on the evidence of climate change.
UK rejects EU offer of youth mobility scheme
The European Commission had asked EU members for permission to open negotiations, but there is no interest from the UK Government.
Gov and Labour reject EU offer to allow UK freedom of movement for 18-30-year-olds
One source said the UK wanted to 'cherrypick' which countries it wanted such programmes with.
Rishi Sunak’s wife set to receive £10.5 million from Infosys
Rishi Sunak’s wife to pocket £10.5 million in dividends from the technology company co-founded by her father.