Thames Water debt climbs to £17.6bn amid profit return
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
Thames Water's remuneration committee will meet next week to decide on controversial £2.46m retention payments to senior managers as the utility fights for survival. Read the latest on the crisis.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.
The popular South Bank venue Between the Bridges is shutting at year's end for Jubilee Gardens renovation works, with a final fortnight of parties planned. Discover the details.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
Exclusive analysis reveals Europe's freshwater reserves are shrinking, with southern regions hardest hit. Scientists warn of 'far-reaching' implications for food security and water supply.
Transport for London warns of major disruption as the entire Lioness line between Euston and Watford Junction shuts for maintenance. Plan your journey with rail replacement buses and alternative Tube routes.
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
Dive into our definitive ranking of the 20 greatest films set on ships, boats and barges. From Jaws to Titanic, discover which aquatic masterpiece claims the top spot.
Mumford & Sons announce their 2026 BST Hyde Park headline show on July 4. Get presale details, ticket prices, and info on their new album 'Prizefighter'. Book your tickets now!
A new documentary reveals Anne Rice's tragic inspiration for Interview with the Vampire and teases potential release of unpublished works. Stream the tribute now.
Mumford & Sons confirmed for BST Hyde Park on July 4, 2026. Get dates, ticket details, and full lineup info for the star-studded London summer festival.
A harrowing BBC documentary investigates the 1988 mass water poisoning in Cornwall, revealing victims' stories and the fight for a public inquiry. Discover the truth tonight.
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
Musicologist Peter Wollny's 35-year journey authenticates two lost Bach chaconnes, performed for the first time in 300 years at Leipzig's St Thomas church. Discover the fascinating detective story.
Major UK caravan park operator Cove UK enters administration, threatening 11 resorts and 250 jobs. Find out which parks are affected and what it means for holidaymakers.
Soprano Helena Juntunen's dramatic performance highlights a remarkable CBSO concert pairing Sibelius's Finnish myths with Shostakovich's final symphony. Read our full review.
Holli Smallman, 15, tragically drowned after slipping into fast-flowing River Severn while playing with friends. Family warns of open water dangers.
Lorde announced as main headliner for All Points East 2026 in London's Victoria Park. Get ticket details and full line-up information for August 22 show.
Lorde will headline All Points East 2026 in London's Victoria Park on August 22. Discover the full line-up and get ticket details for the unmissable festival.
Castle Water proposes additional £1bn cash injection for Thames Water, criticising current restructuring plans as inadequate for solving pollution crisis. Read the latest developments.
Explore Morden Hall Park, a beautiful free National Trust park at the end of the Northern line. Discover its gardens, wildlife, cafés, and fascinating industrial history.
Lorde has been announced as a headliner for London's All Points East 2026. Discover the full female-led line-up and find out how to get your tickets for the Victoria Park event.
Plan your festive travel as Network Rail's £130m works close key stations. Over 2,500 trains face disruption. Check the full list of closures and plan ahead.
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions for emergency repairs on an infrastructure defect, causing severe travel disruption between England and Wales. Motorists are urged to use the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge diversion. Plan your journey now.
Former National Park Service director Jonathan Jarvis urges Americans to 'raise hell' to protect parks from privatisation and damage during government shutdowns under Trump.