Thames Water ordered to pay £18 million fine for breaking shareholder payout rules
The water company will still be able to hike its bills by 35% by 2030
Yearly Archives: 2024
Police forces were ‘unprepared’ for far-right riots this summer
A police risk assessment before the riots described a ‘moderate increase in activity by “extreme right-wing groups” but graded the risk of violent disorder as “low”
Nigel Farage refuses to take anti-bullying training for MPs
‘Mr Farage has not taken part in ‘behaviour code awareness training’ and has no intention of engaging with this woke scheme’
Equity urges government to act as arts and entertainment sector GDP shrinks by 15%
The performing arts union has called the decline ‘alarming’
Nigel Farage and Nick Candy meet Elon Musk over Reform UK donation
“Inevitably, following such intense media speculation, the issue of money was discussed, and there will be ongoing negotiations on that score,” the Reform UK leader said.
Decision not to pay WASPI compensation branded ‘a cruel blow’ to women
‘The government do not believe that paying a flat rate to all women […] would be a fair or proportionate use of taxpayers’ money’.
National parks celebrate 75 years since creation under 1945 Labour government
‘Like the NHS, National Parks and access to the countryside are much beloved by the nation’
Kemi Badenoch slammed for supporting ‘massive tax cuts for the rich’ after proposing single tax rate on all incomes
Labour accused the Tory leader of being “a reverse Robin Hood” because the policy would mean “massive” tax cuts for the rich.
Environmental groups to support Just Stop Oil M25 protestors appeal sentences
‘Peaceful protesters shouldn’t be locked up, period.’
Voters accept Rachel Reeves’s £40bn of tax rises in order to improve public services, research shows
“People are willing to pay more in tax if that means improvements to public services. They recognise that our schools, hospitals and other essential services are under huge strain and in need of investment.”