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Campaigners angry over bill rises amid ‘environmental carnage’ of sewage spills
Proposed water bill increases have been labelled unfair and insulting amid the ‘national scandal’ of sewage pollution in rivers and seas.
Criticism of Starmer’s defence spending plans ‘unfair’, security minister says
Dan Jarvis defended the Prime Minister against accusations of hypocrisy after he pressed Nato allies to increase defence spending.
England fans hoping to be in Berlin for Euro 2024 final face flight struggle
Many flights are sold out and airlines with spare capacity are charging five times more to travel before the game.
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.