Day: July 18, 2025
Ministers to pledge ‘root and branch reform’ of water industry
July 18, 2025Labour is to promise families will no longer face the prospect of “huge shock hikes” in their water bills after a complete overhaul of the sector, it has been reported. Environment Secretary Steve Reed is expected to pledge a “root and branch” reform of the water industry on Monday, saying that “regulation has failed customers […]
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Labour accuses Reform of threatening almost one million jobs with net zero plans
July 18, 2025Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power. Michael Shanks said Reform’s opposition to net zero amounted to a “war on jobs”, saying working people “would lose jobs and opportunities if Farage’s party […]
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Five people charged over alleged break-in during Palestine Action protest
July 18, 2025Finn Collins, 20, from Whitstable in Kent; Harland Archer, also 20 and from Whitstable; Salaam Mahmood, 19, from London; Moiz Ibrahim, 27, from London; and Louie Adams, 33, from London, have all been charged with aggravated burglary, criminal damage and violent disorder.
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Swan numbers on River Thames show signs of recovery after years of decline, royal survey reveals
July 18, 2025Swan numbers are beginning to recover on the River Thames after years of decline, an annual royal survey has revealed. A five-day search along the water, completed on Friday, found 115 young swans, up a third from a year ago. The “swan upping” data shows signs that the disappearance of the birds could be starting […]
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UK sanctions Russian spies trying to ‘destabilise Europe’
July 18, 2025The UK has sanctioned a string of Russian spies and hackers, accusing them of carrying out a campaign to “destabilise Europe”. Those sanctioned include a unit that targeted the daughter of Sergei Skripal years before Russian agents attempted to murder him in Salisbury with the nerve agent Novichok. Others are accused of belonging to units […]
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Lennox Lewis expecting a ‘different’ Daniel Dubois in Oleksandr Usyk rematch
July 18, 2025Lennox Lewis believes Oleksandr Usyk will face a “different” Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s undisputed world heavyweight contest at Wembley and backed the British boxer to follow in his footsteps. Lewis was the last fighter from this country to be undisputed champion in the blue-riband division. Usyk has already claimed one victory against Dubois back in […]
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Noni Madueke eyes ‘great success’ at Arsenal after £48m arrival from Chelsea
July 18, 2025Arsenal’s £48million arrival Noni Madueke said his new club are capable of winning it all after leaving Chelsea to become Mikel Arteta’s fourth signing of the summer. Madueke’s controversial move across London, which provoked a backlash from some Arsenal supporters, takes the club’s spending to beyond £120million so far. Madueke, who has signed a five-year […]
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Coward who murdered ex’s ‘gentle’ dad in ‘revenge’ for break-up jailed for life
July 18, 2025A cowardly killer who stabbed his ex-girlfriend’s dad to death in the street to ‘hurt’ her family after she ended their relationship has been jailed for life. Kamar Williams, 34, was caught at Notting Hill Carnival after spending a month on the run for murdering bus driver Derek Thomas, 55, in Hackney, north-east London, last […]
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5 areas within commuting distance of London with prices under £400,000
July 18, 2025London might be bustling with culture, nightlife and foodie destinations, but it’s certainly not synonymous with affordability. House prices in the capital famously exceed the national average, as in May 2025, they stacked up at £566,000, compared to £290,000 across England alone. Ouch. So, if you’re looking to get on the property ladder but, understandably, […]
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Man who attempted to murder woman while on date jailed
July 18, 2025A man who attempted to murder a woman while on a date has been jailed for nine years. Michael Harvey, 32, was captured on CCTV brutally assaulting his then partner in Glasgow city centre in 2023. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said the vicious assault left the woman in an induced coma […]
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