Privatised water companies escape scrutiny from UK regulator, inquiry finds

Ofwat has ‘limited mechanisms’ to check whether infrastructure investment has been carried out

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Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds

Scientists say consumption of the beverage may have health benefit by reducing intake of metals such as lead . The medicinal effect of a cup of tea is no surprise to anybody who has headed straight ...
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UK seeks to ban companies named in Grenfell report from government contracts

Public inquiry into deadly fire triggers proposals to reform way construction materials are tested and regulated
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Finding a way to restore trust in Britain’s water industry

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Study finds hundreds of contaminants in U.S. drinking water

A new report from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group shows millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with unsafe levels of chemicals, metals and radioactive substances. Sydney Evans, ...
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Four banks fined by UK regulator over gilt information sharing

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UK competition regulator will review fewer global deals, says boss

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Man detained in Czech Republic over 1984 escape from East Germany

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Stock splits tend to boost a company’s shares. Here’s how to find candidates.

Stock splits make companies more attractive investments and boost share prices. Here’s how to find likely candidates.
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Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure

Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedowns
Financial Times - Feb. 21

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