The crisis enveloping Thames Water has deepened after its holding company announced it had been unable to meet debt repayments. Kemble Water said it missed an interest payment that was due on Tuesday. The firm said it had asked its lenders to take no immediate action so as to “provide a stable platform while all
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The chancellor has praised Tory MP William Wragg for offering a “courageous and fulsome” apology after admitting to The Times that he had shared MPs’ personal phone numbers with someone he met on a dating app. Jeremy Hunt said the news had been a “great cause for concern”. Speaking to reporters in Guildford, he said:
Apr 4, 2024, 04:05 PM ET Open Extended Reactions As part of their blockbuster trade to acquire wide receiver Stefon Diggs, the Houston Texans wiped out the final three years on his contract, giving him the ability to become a free agent after this season, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Texans also took
Photo: Toyota Toyota has made its fully electric 2024 bZ4X – which only just landed on dealers’ lots – available to lease with a $10,000 discount. Toyota’s 2024 bZ4X lease deal Toyota released prices and specs of the 2024 bZ4X in January, and it hasn’t even been available at dealerships that long. But CarsDirect reports
U.S. oil prices have climbed to their highest level since late October, as the rally in the key commodity becomes something equity investors cannot afford to look past. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose modestly Wednesday and at one point breached $86 a barrel, bringing the U.S. oil benchmark’s year-to-date gain to 19%. Brent crude
House prices slipped by 1% in March following five consecutive months of growth, according to new figures from Halifax. The lender said affordability remained a challenge for potential buyers as recent declines in mortgage rates have stalled. It comes as financial markets become less optimistic about the timing and extent of interest rate cuts by
The first strike was a case of false identity; the second and then the third were “grave mistakes”. An Israeli investigation into the killing of seven aid workers, which has drawn outrage around the world, has found that incorrect assumptions, decision-making mistakes and violations of the rules of engagement had resulted in their deaths. “The
“Why do politicians never answer the question?” It’s something Beth Rigby, Jess Philips and Ruth Davidson get asked all the time – so this week, they’ve dedicated the whole episode to answering your questions. From why backbenchers ask seemingly pointless questions at PMQs to the importance of Instagram for the next general election – and
The three-point announcement to ease aid flows into Gaza represents the most significant move by Israel since this conflict began six months ago. It follows a call between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It was a tense, challenging conversation I am told – but not one in which any direct ultimatums were
In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, during an event at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, Sept. 12, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple is laying off 614 workers in California, according to a new state filing, the company’s first significant round
Israel has announced it is opening new routes for humanitarian deliveries into Gaza. The Ashdod Port is set to temporarily reopen, while the Erez Crossing into northern parts of the Gaza Strip will be accessible for the first time since the Hamas attacks of October 7. Israeli officials have also said they are planning to
Tesla (TSLA) is turning to deep discounts on new vehicles early in a new quarter as inventory is piling up. Earlier this week, Tesla reported its Q1 delivery and production results, and it delivered far fewer vehicles than anyone expected. The automaker added over 46,000 vehicles to its global inventory. Generally, the automaker introduces incentives and
A flare stack burns beyond oil storage tanks at the Taneco Oil Refining and Petrochemical complex, operated by Tatneft PJSC, in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, Russia, on March 5, 2019. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Crude oil futures were flat Thursday, taking a breather as traders took stock of the market after prices advanced more than
A teenage boy has been seriously injured after he was stabbed in Manchester. Police officers were called shortly after 4.15pm today to reports of a stabbing on Raby Street. The boy, whose age is not known, was taken to hospital with serious and life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made and an investigation is now
In this article HUBS GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sundar Pichai, CEO, Alphabet Source: Google Shares of HubSpot popped 7% on Thursday morning after Reuters reported that Alphabet is in talks with its advisers to make an offer for the marketing software company. Alphabet has in recent days discussed how much it should
Civil servants overseeing arms exports to Israel have requested to “cease work immediately” over fears they could be complicit in war crimes in Gaza. Officials in the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) have raised concerns with senior civil servants that they may be liable if it is deemed Israel has broken international law. Politics
British billionaire Joe Lewis has avoided a jail sentence after admitting he orchestrated an insider trading scheme that helped those around him make millions. The former Tottenham Hotspur owner, who lives in the Bahamas, tipped off his girlfriend, friends, and two of his private pilots with inside information on four publicly-traded companies, which they used
Kiss have sold their music catalogue to the company behind ABBA’s hologram concerts. The US rock band, known for their black and white makeup, have also allowed Pophouse Entertainment Group to buy its trademark and face paint designs. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval and reported to be worth around $300m (£237m), includes
Chris Low, ESPN Senior WriterApr 3, 2024, 07:09 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of the University of Tennessee Open Extended Reactions Former New York Giants coach Joe Judge has joined Ole Miss‘ football staff, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, as Lane Kiffin continues to make key staff additions this
Timothy Bradley Jr.Apr 4, 2024, 07:43 AM ET Close Timothy Bradley Jr. is an ESPN’s boxing analyst, a two-division, five-time world champion and a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Open Extended Reactions There’s boxing to be found on television almost every weekend. After all, Saturday night’s alright for fighting. If you’re into