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Water bills rise by 20%
Ofwat has said water bills can rise by £86 next year and by £157 over the next five years to fund a huge investment in the sector. The average bill increases by 36% over the […]
Articles by Mariel Alumit
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Cold reaction to Ofwat price rises
Bill rises which Ofwat announced today have been poorly received by unions and consumer groups. Unaffordable Mike Keil, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), said: “These bill rises may be less than […]
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We want net zero but we’re not paying!
When it comes to net zero 69% of us support the idea but we don’t want to pay more for it! Recent research from Accenture has found a huge gap between support and willingness to […]
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Time to reform the water sector say MPs
The water sector is under fire, facing a backlash over sewage spills, agricultural pollution, shareholder payouts and weak customer satisfaction. Now, MPs are launching a major inquiry to address these issues and restore public trust. […]
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European security guarantees alone won’t be enough, Zelenskyy says
Security guarantees from European countries alone will not be “sufficient for Ukraine” and must be accompanied by US commitment, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after talks in Brussels on Thursday (19 December). “I believe […]
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Commission pushes Apple towards interoperability under DMA
The European Commission took a step towards improving the interoperability of Apple’s operating systems following the launch of two consultations on Wednesday (18 December). The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a landmark EU law designed […]
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First 4G smart hub installed
British Gas has taken the lead in the UK smart meter upgrade by installing the first 4G Communication Hub. This marks a key step in modernising the national smart meter network. The rollout, led by […]
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The Brief – Some presidencies are to remember
How important are the rotating presidencies of the Council of the EU? Journalistic experience shows that some presidencies are to remember, some to forget. Some EU countries say they aim for a low-profile presidency. Others […]
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Intense storm kills dozens in Mozambique (VIDEO)
According to authorities, a category 4 cyclone known as ‘Chido’ ripped through the African nation on Sunday, destroying over 35,000 homes At least 45 people have been killed in Mozambique and hundreds of others injured, […]
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The EU’s A-Team for 2025
———————————————————————————————————– Today’s edition is powered by Save the Children “Listen to our voices!” As the new European Commission goes “back to school,” children urge EU decision-makers to not only hear them but to integrate […]