DWP boss blames carers for £300m allowance scandal
A top DWP civil servant has blamed claimants for the carer's allowance crisis, contradicting an official review that found systemic failures. Over 180,000 carers face life-changing debts.
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London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
MP Uses Custard Creams to Explain Why 'Britain is Broke'
A Labour MP's viral TikTok uses biscuits to illustrate the UK's debt crisis and economic stagnation. Discover his novel approach to political storytelling.
MP's biscuit video on UK debt goes viral with 3.3m views
Glasgow South MP Gordon McKee uses custard creams to explain UK debt-to-GDP ratio in viral video, leading a new wave of creative political communication on social media.
Tehran's water crisis: Evacuation threat as supplies run low
Tehran's 15 million residents face a countdown to 'day zero' as water supplies near exhaustion. Discover the causes of this crisis and why cities like London are also at risk. Read the full analysis.
Tehran faces 'Day Zero' as water supplies run critically low
Tehran's reservoirs are nearly empty, forcing water rationing and potential evacuation for 15 million. Experts cite climate change and mismanagement. Could London be next?
London Boroughs Rank in UK's Top 3 Happiest Places
Richmond upon Thames and Camden have secured podium spots in Rightmove's 2025 'Happy at Home' index. Discover why these London areas topped the list for their green spaces and vibrant atmosphere.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
Datacentre boom threatens Australia's drinking water supply
Sydney's datacentre water demand could surpass Canberra's entire supply within a decade. Experts warn of a crisis as AI growth strains resources. Read the full analysis.
Tunbridge Wells water plant had 2024 health risk notice
A Kent water treatment works that failed, cutting off tens of thousands, was warned over contamination risks. The boil notice lasts 10 days. Read the latest.
£1.5m Victorian Water Tower for Sale in Woolwich
A unique converted Victorian water tower in Woolwich, London, hits the market for £1.5m. The nine-storey home boasts five bedrooms, two kitchens, and panoramic views reaching Wembley. Explore this historic property.
Ofwat Blocks Thames Water's Crucial Refinancing Plan
The water regulator Ofwat has delayed Thames Water's vital refinancing, casting doubt on its survival plan. What does this mean for the debt-laden utility and its customers? Read the full analysis.
24,000 without water in Kent as crisis hits third day
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
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.
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.
Leon warns of closures after £8 million loss
Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.
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.
OBR's Long-Term Debt Warnings Threaten UK Economy
Beyond the public feud with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the OBR's reports reveal a perilous long-term fiscal outlook for the UK, with high debt and demographic pressures risking financial stability. Read the full analysis.
ATO Targets $5.3bn in 'On-Hold' Tax Debts in New Drive
The Australian Tax Office has relaunched a campaign to recover $5.3bn from 325,000 taxpayers, including debts dating back to 2017. Read about the revised scheme and its implications.
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.
Communities file legal complaints over Thames sewage pollution
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
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.
Elderly left in cold by faulty energy meter and poor service
An elderly woman in Stafford was left without heating due to a faulty British Gas prepayment meter, highlighting systemic customer service failures across UK energy suppliers, including billing errors and threats to minors.
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.
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