Thanks for joining me. Thames Water plans to spend nearly £20bn fixing leaks and sewage spills under a new business plan sent to regulators. The beleaguered water supplier, which has £18bn of debt, wants to spend £1.1bn more than previously thought under proposals sent to the regulator Ofwat, known as …
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October will see an array of money changes taking place that all Brits should be aware of. There are a few important dates to keep track of including the next round of cost of living payments and the Ofgem energy price caps. Applications will also reopen for the Warm Home Discount …
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Royal Mail workers have overwhelmingly accepted a deal which ends their long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Source link
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Royal Mail's pleas to axe Saturday deliveries have been blocked by ministers as regulators investigate where to fine the company for breaching its … Source link
Read More »Unions accuse Lloyds of ‘attack on flexible working’
Rail passengers face fresh travel chaos over the June half term after unions announced new strikes. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walkout across England on Friday 2 June. The strike action involves 20,000 rail workers at 14 train operators, including station staff, train managers and …
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A spokesman said: “The CBI shares the shock and revulsion at the events that have taken place in our organisation, and at past failures that allowed these events to happen. We are deeply sorry and express our profound regret to the women who have endured these horrific experiences. “We have …
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Royal blue! Souvenir coronation chinaware that’s hand-finished with 22-carat gold symbolises Britain’s first king in 70 years as well as Charles and Camilla ‘working in harmony’ The items going on sale today include a £75 cup and saucer and a £50 tankard The official sets are up to £10 dearer …
Read More »Global economy faces weakest growth in 30 years, warns IMF
House price growth was at its weakest annually since October 2019, according to lender Halifax. It said the average sale price stood at £287,880 last month, with was 0.8pc up on February but only a 1.6pc annual gain. It comes as rival lender Nationwide said house prices have fallen by …
Read More »Back-up coal plants fired up for third time this week as blackout threats loom
Britain’s coal fired power stations have been warmed up again amid concerns over the country’s energy supply. National Grid’s Electricity System Operator said it was a “prudent” organisation and the move was a contingency measure. 5 things to start your day 1) Baffling Brexit plan will wreck trade, says M&S chief …
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