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Thames Water profits leap as funding crisis looms

Thames Water reports a £386m half-year profit, driven by higher bills, but warns of a potential rapid collapse into government control due to its £17bn debt crisis. Read the latest on the utility's precarious future.

Thames Water to decide on £2.5m executive payouts

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.

OBR chair quits over early budget release

Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, has resigned following an investigation into the premature publication of Rachel Reeves's budget. Read the full report.

Budget watchdog chief quits over accidental leak

The head of the Office for Budget Responsibility has stepped down after forecasts were published 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, causing uproar in Parliament. Read the full story.

Kent Water Crisis: Schools Shut, 23,000 Affected

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.

Europe's water reserves drying up due to climate

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.

OBR's future uncertain after budget leak scandal

The Office for Budget Responsibility faces existential crisis after accidentally leaking Rachel Reeves' budget. Can the watchdog survive the political fallout? Listen to the Sky News Daily podcast.

OBR Budget Leak: Former Spook Leads Probe

The OBR's entire Budget forecast was published online 40 minutes early. Ex-security chief Ciaran Martin is now investigating the serious breach. Read the full details.

The 20 Best Films Set on Water – Ranked!

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.

Budget leak investigation launched by OBR chair

OBR chair Richard Hughes expresses mortification over budget document leak 45 minutes early. Former cybersecurity chief Ciaran Martin to lead investigation into security breach.

OBR Leaks Budget 40 Minutes Early, Sparks Investigation

The Office for Budget Responsibility accidentally published its full budget analysis online 40 minutes before the Chancellor's speech, moving markets and prompting a major inquiry. Discover the full story behind the breach.

Reeves' Budget Imposes Record Tax Burden on UK

Rachel Reeves' budget takes UK into uncharted tax territory with £4.7bn pension raid after unprecedented OBR document leak rocked markets. Analysis reveals historic implications.

OBR chief may resign after budget leak error

OBR chair Richard Hughes apologises for 'technical error' that released budget details early. An investigation is underway. Read the latest on this major political gaffe.

Reeves' Budget Speech Delivers No Surprises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget speech contained no surprises after policy leaks. The OBR accidentally published the full budget online before delivery. Read analysis.

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