42 h. ago How Manchester bosses are defending maximum council tax rise when things aren't actually as bad as usual

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Economics

42 h. ago What council says over maximum tax hike as it defends position

'Once you do not raise it, you lose it forever'

Politics

3 d. ago Thames Water warns rescue deal taking 'longer than expected' as debt pile rises

Struggling Thames Water has returned to profit but it comes on the back of rocketing customer bills, with complaint levels up nearly 75%

Events

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 December: CVC deal lifts Smiths, Sainsbury’s falls on Qatar stake sale

Thames Water today reported a backlash from customers after bills were increased in April.

Economics

3 d. ago Thames Water’s profits surge amid bill hikes and rise in complaints

Revenues rose by 42% thanks to the bill increases

Economics

3 d. ago Thames Water’s revenue surges amid bill hikes and rise in complaints

Revenues rose by 42% thanks to the bill increases

Politics

3 d. ago Thames Water seeks another emergency lifeline as funds dry up

Thames Water is on the brink again after the debt-laden utility revealed it has almost used up the entirety of emergency funding secured early this year.

Politics

3 d. ago Complaints from Thames Water customers rocket more than 70% after bill hikes

Higher bills allowed Thames Water to return to profit and boost investment

Economics

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 December: HSBC appoints chair, Smiths Detection sold to CVC

Thames Water today reported a backlash from customers after bills were increased in April.

Society

3 d. ago Thames Water talks over rescue plan ongoing as bill hikes drive revenues higher

The struggling supplier said customer complaints soared by three-quarters to 55,158 in its first half after it hiked bills substantially in April.

Events

4 d. ago People living along polluted Thames file legal complaint to force water firm to act

Residents claim raw sewage and poorly treated effluent as result of Thames Water’s failings are threat to healthCommunities across south-east England are filing the first coordinated legal complaints that sewage pollution by Thames Water negatively affects their lives.Thames Water failed to complete upgrades to 98 treatment plants and pumping stations which have the worst records for sewage pollution into the environment, despite a promise to invest in them over the last five years. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Large parts of the county are STILL suffering from hosepipe bans even though it is November

Yorkshire Water and South East Water's hosepipe bans, which were introduced in July, remain in place.

Politics

9 d. ago Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban following 'above average rainfall'

The ban was introduced in July when UK experienced the warmest summer on record

Politics

1 week ago Pubs hit as price of booze is set to rise after Rachel Reeves confirmed alcohol duty will increase by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

1 week ago Food price hike fears mount after supermarkets hit with property tax rise

The Government will introduce a new business rates ‘surtax’ on larger commercial properties worth £500,000 or more.

Economics

1 week ago Price of bottle of wine could increase by 13p as Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

1 week ago Drivers hit with fuel price rise and tax hikes in Rachel Reeves' budget

There will new charges for electric vehicle drivers and a freeze on fuel duty will only continue until September 2026

Economics

1 week ago Price of bottle of wine could increase by 15p as Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise by more than 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

1 week ago Business backlash as Reeves confirms minimum wage pay rise hike for millions of workers

The chancellor said the move would mean those on low incomes were ‘properly rewarded’ - but businesses warned the move could drive unemployment and hit economic growth

Economics

1 week ago Millions of workers in line for pay rise as minimum wage hike confirmed

Rachel Reeves said the cost of living was the 'number one issue' for Brits and the lowest paid deserved to be properly rewarded as she unveiled the changes ahead of the Budget

Economics