Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills
Thames Water has returned to a full-year profit after hiking its customers bills by 40% last year. The UK’s largest water company reported post-tax income of £113m for the 12…
England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis
England risks constructing a new generation of “death trap” buildings that can fatally overheat unless the government tightens standards and prioritises climate safeguards, planning experts have said. Fears are growing…
Young cybercriminals facing jail over TfL hack that cost millions
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, hacked TfL’s online network, resulting in a £39 million loss, prosecutors previously said Two young members of a criminal hacking group who carried…
Midnight social media curfew proposed for older UK teens
Older teenagers in the UK will face an overnight social media curfew, the government has announced – though they will be able to opt out of it by changing their…
Forensic examinations continue after three found dead
Forensic examinations are continuing at a house in Ballymena where three people were found dead on Monday morning. A murder investigation was launched after the three people, believed to have…
Ex Broadmoor nurse and Jimmy Savile whistleblower in NHS court fight to keep home on hospital estate
Keith Palmer is now caught up in a fight to keep his home near the hospital BookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarks A retired Broadmoor nurse who helped lift the lid on…
King Charles’ cousin welcomes baby girl with traditional royal name
The newborn’s name honours the late Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent BookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarks King Charles’ cousin Flora Vesterberg has welcomed a baby girl – her first…
South East Water to pay £30.5m penalty after multiple supply failures
South East Water will pay £30.5m after a series of supply interruptions, customer failings and for breaching its licence, the regulator Ofwat has said. The watchdog said the redress package…
What happened to Ann Widdecombe?
Officers were called to Widdecombe’s home shortly after midday on Thursday, where she was found dead BookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarks The suspected murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is being…