38 h. ago London community groups call for government action on Thames Water

London community groups call for government action on Thames Water  South West Londoner

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3 d. ago Water companies block £4m in bonuses over serious pollution issues

Six water companies blocked bonus payouts to bosses worth more than £4million under new rules relating to environmental performance

Economics

3 d. ago Water firms blocked from paying £4m in executive bonuses as households see bills hiked

Britain's water regulator has blocked £4million in executive bonus payouts over the last year amid efforts to crack down on poor performance in the sector.

Economics

3 d. ago Thames Water among six water firms to have bonuses for top bosses blocked

More than £4 million of potential bonuses were banned under new rules on performance-related executive pay, regulator Ofwat said.

Economics

7 d. ago Bromley road to close temporarily for Thames Water repair works

Bromley road to close temporarily for Thames Water repair works  This Is Local London

Politics

1 week ago Channel 4's spiciest ever show axed after threesome romps and swinging scenes

One of Channel 4 sexiest shows is on the chopping block despite drama-filled scenes and rave reviews from fans as bosses admit it was a "tough" decision to make

Culture

1 week ago Publishing boss claims AI can help authors beat writer’s block

Nigel Newton noted that readers want to read books penned by well-known writers

Culture

1 week ago AI can help authors beat writer’s block, says Bloomsbury chief

Publisher last week reported jump in revenue in academic and professional arm thanks to AI licensing dealBusiness live – latest updatesAuthors will come to rely on artificial intelligence to help them beat writer’s block, the boss of the book publisher Bloomsbury has said.Nigel Newton, the founder and chief executive of the publisher behind the Harry Potter series, said the technology could support almost all creative arts, although it would not fully replace prominent writers. Continue reading...

Culture

2 w. ago Thames Water paid £20mn to cover KKR’s due diligence for abortive bid

Cost adds to multimillion pound fees billed by advisers trying to secure utility’s future

Economics

2 w. ago Thames Water delays challenging watchdog’s ruling on bills amid rescue plan

The UK’s biggest water firm said it had agreed with Ofwat to defer the case until further notice.

Events

2 w. ago Luxury spa boss 'blockaded GP surgery car park with her Bentley' in bitter neighbour row over access to her new property

Dr Reshma Rasheed, 62, is suing property developer turned spa boss, Joy Jarvis, (pictured) over rights to a narrow alleyway bordering Chapel Street Surgery, in Billericay, Essex.

Culture

3 w. ago Former Thames Water owner takes control of London City Airport

Former Thames Water owner takes control of London City Airport  The Telegraph

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