Boil water notice for 24,000 Kent homes after outage
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
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Thames Water complaints surge 75% amid £20bn debt crisis
Thames Water reveals a 75% surge in complaints as it negotiates a bailout to tackle its £20bn debt. Read the latest on the utility giant's financial struggle.
Airbus cuts delivery target due to A320 fuselage problem
Airbus has reduced its 2025 aircraft delivery forecast, citing quality issues with A320 fuselages. Discover the financial impact and supply chain challenges.
Thames Water profits leap as funding crisis looms
Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.
Thames Water profit leaps to £400m despite collapse risk
Thames Water reports a near-£400m half-year profit, but its financial future remains precarious with a looming funding deadline. Read the full analysis.
Thames Water debt climbs to £17.6bn amid profit return
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Water chaos in Tunbridge Wells after chemical mishap
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
Report: UK Gas Security Risk Buried in Budget
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
Tunbridge Wells water outage forces school closures
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Kent Water Crisis: Schools Shut, 23,000 Affected
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Greens push 25% gas tax as property prices hit $889k
Australian Greens demand 25% tax on gas exports while opposing new fields. Property prices surge to $889k median, overwhelming interest rate benefits. Government urges AI content labelling.
Water crisis hits Tunbridge Wells, 24,000 affected
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
Water companies issue £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
Europe's water reserves drying up due to climate
Exclusive analysis reveals Europe's freshwater reserves are shrinking, with southern regions hardest hit. Scientists warn of 'far-reaching' implications for food security and water supply.
Energy Advisers Warn Ministers of UK Gas Supply Crisis
Britain faces potential gas supply emergencies this winter as energy experts issue urgent warnings to government ministers about storage capacity and infrastructure risks.
Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
The 20 Best Films Set on Water – Ranked!
Dive into our definitive ranking of the 20 greatest films set on ships, boats and barges. From Jaws to Titanic, discover which aquatic masterpiece claims the top spot.
BBC's Poison Water Documentary on Cornwall Scandal
A harrowing BBC documentary investigates the 1988 mass water poisoning in Cornwall, revealing victims' stories and the fight for a public inquiry. Discover the truth tonight.
BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Source Discovered in Washington
Investigators identify source of fuel leak in BP's Olympic Pipeline after two weeks, causing emergency declarations in Washington and Oregon. Discover the impact on regional fuel supplies.
1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
New Policy Centre to Future-Proof UK Manufacturing
A new independent Policy Centre has launched to give 325,000+ UK manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government, aiming to future-proof this vital sector.
Unimetals liquidation puts 650 UK jobs at risk
Unimetals Group, a major UK metals recycler, is on the brink of collapse, threatening 650 jobs just weeks before Christmas. Read the full story on the crisis.
Bird Flu Crisis Threatens UK Christmas Turkey Supply
UK poultry producers face a severe bird flu season, leading to tight supplies of Christmas turkeys, chickens, and ducks. Discover the impact on festive availability and prices.
Drug dealer jailed after fist-bump arrest in Crawley
Jamie Gabriel, 28, has been sentenced to over five years in prison for supplying cocaine and cannabis in Crawley. The dealer was caught after officers witnessed him fist-bumping customers. Read the full story.
Dutch suspend Chinese chipmaker Nexperia seizure
The Dutch government suspends its takeover of Nexperia, easing global car production fears. Discover how this chip dispute resolution impacts international trade relations.
15-year-old girl drowns in River Severn accident
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
UK businesses ditch China supply chains as risks mount
Santander data reveals UK firms are rapidly diversifying supply chains away from China. Discover how geopolitical tensions are reshaping British business strategy and which regions are benefiting.
Castle Water bids £1bn extra for Thames Water rescue
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
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