Thames Water boss seeks urgent clarity from new PM as funding set to dry up The boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck.
Voluntary element of social media curfew will be kept under review – Phillipson Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out changing the voluntary element of social media curfews for teenagers in the future if it is found they are turning off safety features. On top of the social media ban for under-16s announced by
Government must ‘stand up to the food industry’ to tackle obesity epidemic – MPs The Government must “stand up” to the food industry after decades of failure to tackle obesity that is costing the country tens of billions a year, MPs have said. All outdoor advertising of junk food should be banned and front-of-pack labelling
One in five mothers seek emergency care in year after babies are born – report More than one in five mothers (22%) need emergency care in the year after their babies are born, according to new analysis. And emergency hospital admission in the year after birth occurs after more than one in 20 (6%) deliveries,
Spain into World Cup final as France fall flat Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas. Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty – his fifth goal of the tournament – coupled with Tottenham full-back Porro’s assured second-half finish secured a 2-0 win for
Spain are through to the final of the World Cup. They secured victory over France after a thrilling two-nil win in Dallas. Goals came from Mikel Oyarzabal who scored a penalty in the 22nd minute and Pedro Porro after 58 minutes. They will face either England or Argentina who play their semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday
Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counter-terror police say Veteran politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in a “targeted attack”, counter-terrorism police investigating her death have said. Former MEP Miss Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon last Thursday. Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the former Conservative
Covid PPE procurement saw ‘vast’ £10 billion waste, inquiry finds The scramble to buy PPE during the pandemic saw the UK waste almost £10 billion of taxpayers’ money, the official inquiry into the handling of Covid-19 has found. In the fifth report of her inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett criticised the “vast” waste in pandemic procurement,
Politicians facing ‘horrific’ culture of violence, Cabinet minister says Politicians face a “horrific” culture of violence which has become worse in recent years, a Cabinet minister has warned. Treasury Chief Secretary Lucy Rigby said it was a “sad and troubling” reality that the threats facing MPs and others in public life had increased. The alleged
UK economy beat the odds because of my choices, Reeves to say Rachel Reeves will say Britain’s economy has “beaten the odds” under her stewardship, in a defence of her record ahead of Andy Burnham’s incoming government. The Chancellor is expected to argue that the UK must “maintain the credibility we have earned”, signalling any