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Bank of England Holds Rates as U.K. Inflation Rises Amid Economic Uncertainty
Stubborn inflation, tax rises and high interest rates make it difficult for many to muster optimism, at least in the short term.The New York Times - 14h -
U.K. Water Utilities Can Hike Bills by 36% Over Next Five Years, Watchdog Says
Water companies in England and Wales can raise customers’ bills over the next five years to help pay for improvements to prevent sewage spills into waterways, the regulator said.The Wall Street Journal - 23h -
England’s water wars hose just about everybody
Public trust in the sector is at the lowest levels since surveys began 13 years agoFinancial Times - 18h -
Water bills to rise by £86 on average next year
The higher-than-proposed average bill rise in England and Wales comes amid public anger over sewage discharges.BBC News - 18h -
How much will my water bill rise by?
Regular Ofwat has revealed how much water companies can raise their customers' bills by.BBC News - 19h -
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U.K. court clears seizure of millions in unpaid taxes from Andrew Tate
A British court has cleared police to seize $3.3 million from misogynist social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother to cover unpaid taxes.CBS News - 1d -
Dad and stepmom jailed for "campaign of abuse" that killed U.K. girl
The stepmother and father of Sara Sharif have been sentenced to life in prison for horrific abuse that ended up killing the 10-year-old British girl.CBS News - 2d -
Panic at the Pub as U.K. Suffers Guinness Shortage
The Irish stout has soared in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a social-media phenomenon, but the surge in demand has led to shortages.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Water customers in England in line for higher compensation payouts
Issues like supply outages or sewer flooding will trigger bigger automatic payments by utilities, say ministersFinancial Times - 3d -
U.K. Seeks to Entice Australia, European Allies into Fighter-Jet Program
Italy and Japan have already partnered on the project, called the Global Combat Air Programme, which aims to put a new stealth fighter with supersonic capability in the skies by 2035.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Prince Andrew’s Links to Chinese Spy Suspect Revealed by U.K. Court
A London immigration court upheld a ban on a Chinese citizen described as a “close confidant” of the prince’s, on the grounds of national security.The New York Times - 6d -
Alleged Chinese Agent With Links to Prince Andrew Is Barred From U.K.
The Chinese businessman has been banned from entering the U.K. after intelligence services alleged he was trying to influence the British royal on behalf of Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
The U.K. is probing a BlackRock deal. What happens next.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it will launch a formal investigation into BlackRock’s acquisition plansMarketWatch - 6d -
U.K. bars Chinese man with ties to Prince Andrew over security concerns
A Chinese businessman who won "a significant degree" of trust from disgraced British royal Prince Andrew has been barred from the U.K.CBS News - 6d -
Reform UK calls for Thames Water to be renationalised
Populist party’s deputy leader says heavily indebted utility should ‘be put out of its misery’Financial Times - Dec. 13 -
Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness
Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
U.K. indefinitely bans puberty blockers for people under 18
An emergency ban on hormones used to suppress puberty in transgender young people in the U.K. has been extended indefinitely, the government said.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers for Teens Indefinitely
A freeze placed this year on their use to treat gender dysphoria will remain in place for young people under 18, except in clinical trials, Britain’s government said.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Vestas to Cut Jobs at U.K. Factory
Vestas Wind Systems could cut hundreds of jobs at its Isle of Wight factory as it plans to repurpose the site to manufacture onshore turbine blades.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Johnson pours cold water on KOSA push
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cautioned Republicans against rushing to pass a bill to protect kids and teens online on Tuesday as the GOP prepares to take control of the White House and ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Ofwat paid consultants that also worked for water groups
Embattled regulator for England and Wales faces accusation over conflict of interestFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Athens Revives Hadrian’s Aqueduct to Help With Water Crunch
Hadrian’s Aqueduct supplied water to Greece’s capital for centuries but was then largely abandoned. It’s being revived to ease water scarcity amid global warming.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water
The water firm has received multiple bids as it faces running out of money next year.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
As U.K. clamps down on North Sea production, Shell and Equinor to merge operations there
With the U.K. government clamping down on production from the North Sea, Shell and Equinor on Thursday said they would merge their oil and gas operations.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Keir Starmer waters down UK clean power target in policy reset
PM also redefines economic growth goals as he sets out ‘milestones’ for governmentFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Vodafone-Three Merger Gets Conditional U.K. Clearance
The Competition and Markets Authority said the deal will likely boost competition in the U.K. mobile sector, but would only proceed if both companies implement certain conditions.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Equinor, Shell to Combine U.K. Assets
The energy majors will create a joint venture they say will be the biggest independent producer in the North Sea to help sustain domestic oil-and-gas production and secure energy supply in the U.K.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Bond ‘vigilantes’ are targeting France — for different reasons than in the U.S. or U.K.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s three-month-old government collapses after historic no-confidence vote.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
California cuts back on water deliveries, anticipating dry year ahead
California's cities may only receive about 5 percent of the water deliveries they have requested this year, with dry and warm conditions expected to persist through the winter, state officials ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Alex Consani becomes first transgender Model of the Year at U.K. Fashion Awards
American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines
Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisationFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
WATCH: Alligator drags catch through water
Visitors to Florida’s Everglades National Park were stunned to see an alligator swimming with its catch — a Burmese python so large it stunned the tour guides.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Treasure trove of Roman coins found during construction in U.K.
The stash of over 1,300 coins has become known as the Worcestershire Conquest Hoard.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
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Microsoft Faces $1.3 Billion Antitrust Lawsuit Over Cloud Services in U.K.
Microsoft faces a dispute in the U.K. over how it charges customers who buy cloud software services that rival its own Azure, the latest antitrust challenge to the U.S. tech giant’s approach to ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Trump Picks Warren Stephens, Billionaire Investment Banker, for U.K. Ambassador
Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and ...The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Ilona Maher goes from 'Dancing With the Stars' to playing rugby in the U.K.
Ilona Maher, America's biggest rugby star and "Dancing With the Stars" runner-up, has waltzed herself over to the United Kingdom to play for the Bristol Bears.NBC News - Dec. 2
