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Water watchdog boss claimed £170 Mulberry wallet on expenses

Alan Sutherland stood down last year after a report revealed lavish spending at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland.

'Sorry' water boss has plan to end sewage spillages

Water UK chief apologises for the industry's performance as the sector faces a "root and branch" review.

Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook

Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Boy restrained unnecessarily at special school, watchdog says

The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.

Consumer watchdog cautions companies against snooping on workers

Surveillance tech has expanded abilities of firms to track employees, often without their consent, fed agency says.

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Watchdog says cladding removal deadline may be missed

It says up to 60% of buildings with dangerous cladding have still not been identified.

'I didn’t think there was cause to shoot Chris Kaba' – police watchdog lead defends sending case to CPS

Sal Naseem tells the BBC he wasn't convinced Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot.

Tory treasurer’s water company in discussions to take stake in Thames Water

Castle Water’s plans for the troubled utility include an eventual IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 25

The water industry is in crisis. Can it be fixed?

Simon Jack asks what reform of the troubled sector could mean for customers and their bills.

The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

What’s Michael Jordan Like as a Boss?

A NASCAR team on the verge of a championship discusses what it’s like operating in the shadow of one of the most decorated athletes ever.

Sports - The New York Times - 20 hours ago

The 6 best water filter pitchers and dispensers

Filter out contaminants, chemicals and more with these expert-recommended water filter pitchers and dispensers, including picks from ZeroWater, Brita, PUR and more.

What is okra water and is it good for your health?

In the world of infused water trends, okra water is having a moment, and here’s what you need to know about it. In the wellness world, it seems there’s always a new infused water promising to make ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Lee Waters to step down from Senedd in 2026

As the mastermind of the 20mph law he proved a controversial figure.

Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025

The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.

Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens

Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfall

World - Financial Times - October 26

In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.

'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'

Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.

Best 5 Soda Makers for Sparkling Water (2024)

These are the best bubblers we've found for fresh carbonation at a moment's notice.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Explained: what is fluoride, is it safe, and why does RFK Jr want Trump to remove it from drinking water?

Robert F Kennedy Jr, a potentially influential figure if Trump wins the US election, has called fluoride an ‘industrial waste’. Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Warning millions will struggle to pay water bill rises

A proposed average rise of 21% over five years will cause 'intolerable strain', a consumer group warns.

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