5 h. ago Put Thames Water into temporary state control, ‘junior’ creditors will argue

£5bn rescue plan would set ‘troubling precedent’, bondholders who face losing all of their money will sayNils Pratley: Thames Water’s creditors are being too greedyBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water should be placed into temporary government control to avoid setting a “deeply troubling precedent”, according to people close to bondholders who face losing all of their money in the latest rescue bid.The struggling utility is under the control of a group of lenders who hold the bulk of its huge £20bn debt pile. Those “senior” creditors on Tuesday revealed details of a last-ditch rescue effort with £5bn in funding, alongside writing off about £6.7bn in debt. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Put Thames Water into temporary state control, say ‘junior’ creditors

£5bn rescue plan would set ‘deeply troubling precedent’, say bondholders who face losing all of their moneyNils Pratley: Thames Water’s creditors are being too greedyBusiness live – latest updatesThames Water should be placed into temporary government control to avoid setting a “deeply troubling precedent”, according to bondholders who face losing all of their money in the latest rescue bid.The struggling utility is under the control of a group of lenders who hold the bulk of its huge £20bn debt pile. Those “senior” creditors on Tuesday revealed details of a last-ditch rescue effort with £5bn in funding, alongside writing off about £6.7bn in debt. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz medical close as agent hails 'professional plan'

Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Bayer Leverkusen talisman Florian Wirtz with the Reds set to make the Germany star the record British transfer

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11 h. ago 5 Liverpool stars likely to leave once Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez deals completed

Florian Wirtz could set Liverpool back around £118m if he arrives at Anfield this summer and the club's spending could hit around £200m at this early stage, meaning they will be forced to sanction some outgoings

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12 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz medical planned as agent confirms contract

Liverpool are set to complete a deal for Florian Wirtz to continue a busy summer in the transfer market as Arne Slot prepares for his second season in charge of the club

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18 h. ago Liverpool transfer could open door to hand Jack Grealish move joining old rival

Jack Grealish is looking for a way out of Manchester City and Liverpool's pursuit of Florian Wirtz could see Bayer Leverkusen come knocking for the former Aston Villa man - and a somewhat unholy union with ex-Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag

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25 h. ago Gary Neville issues Liverpool transfer verdict including surprise over Florian Wirtz

Liverpool have already secured the signings of Jeremie Frimpong and Armin Pecsi this summer, with the duo joining the club's under-21 setup, but are set to add more to their squad

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26 h. ago Florian Wirtz Liverpool transfer details as record fourth bid made and debut date given

Florian Wirtz played 'his last match as a Bayer Leverkusen player' on Sunday according to reports in his homeland, and he is soon expected to complete his move to Liverpool

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28 h. ago Jurgen Klopp's role in Liverpool's Florian Wirtz transfer as Bayern Munich left fuming

Florian Wirtz is poised to complete his move to Liverpool in the coming days, with the Reds proving a more attractive proposition than Bayern Munich for Germany's best player

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28 h. ago Rachel Reeves' £300 Winter Fuel Payment change and how pensioners can claim

Earlier this month, Rachel Reeves said more people would qualify for Winter Fuel Payments - and now, more details of the changes and who will be eligible have been revealed

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29 h. ago Liverpool: Harvey Elliott to consider future amid Florian Wirtz transfer 'twist'

Midfielder’s game time is likely to decrease further next season if Liverpool pull of stunning £118m transfer

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29 h. ago Questions grow over unprecedented illegal firearms seizure in Jamaica

Ministers tight-lipped over discovery of 233 guns and 40,000 rounds of ammunition that could ‘arm a small army’Jamaicans are seeking answers after officials revealed a massive illegal firearms seizure described by experts as the largest in the country’s history, with enough guns and ammunition to “arm a small army”.More than a week after the police and customs said they had intercepted 233 illegal rifles and handguns and more than 40,000 rounds of ammunition, the government has remained tight-lipped about the details of the find, arguing that revealing more information would hamper a sensitive cross-border investigation into their origin and the identity of those involved. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Liverpool won't stop after Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez deals as FSG deliver for Arne Slot

Fenway Sports Group have not always got everything right in their 15 years of ownership but they are giving manager Arne Slot their full backing in the summer transfer market

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31 h. ago Pregnant Bake Off star Laura Adlington reveals the gender of her 'miracle' baby as she details the 'tears and heartache' of nine

The pregnant TV personality, 36, confirmed the sex of her first child with her husband Matt after a gruelling nine-year fertility battle, involving 'so many tears and so much heartache'.

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33 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: FSG 'hesitant' on Florian Wirtz deal as ace 'focusing on myself'

Liverpool have not yet reached an agreement to sign Florian Wirtz after two weeks of negotiations as they look to bolster their squad ahead of the new season

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33 h. ago Harvey Elliott issues new Liverpool statement after Florian Wirtz swap transfer talks

Liverpool star Harvey Elliott has opened up on his future plans while on international duty after making just two Premier League starts under Arne Slot as the Reds won the league

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36 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: Florian Wirtz chase hits stumbling block as Cody Gakpo rejects move

Florian Wirtz is Liverpool's top target for the summer transfer window, but the Reds' negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen are stumbling with the Bundesliga side rejecting another bid

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40 h. ago Humiliation for Jennifer Lopez as Ben Affleck says he'll pay MILLIONS to cut her from his life in publicly symbolic way: Insiders reveal ugly details

An inside source reveals to the Daily Mail that Ben Affleck is ready to 'move on' from his failed marriage to Jennifer Lopez it a hugely symbolic way.

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42 h. ago Meet the forgotten Olsen sibling! Insiders spill on life in twins Mary

An insider is exclusively revealing to the Daily Mail details of what the forgotten sibling has been up to these past two decades...

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45 h. ago Florian Wirtz handed brutal verdict as Liverpool target fails to respond after latest bid

Florian Wirtz is expected to join Liverpool this summer, with the Reds set to lodge a fourth bid for the Bayer Leverkusen star while he is away on international duty with Germany

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