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Troubled Thames Water names former Centrica executive as its new boss

Troubled Thames Water names former Centrica executive as its new boss

Chris Weston, who worked in leadership roles at Centrica for 13 years, will become the under-fire utility giant’s chief executive from January 8.

What the papers say – December 14

What the papers say – December 14

Here are the biggest stories making headlines today.

Nearly half of school leaders needed professional help with mental health – poll

Nearly half of school leaders needed professional help with mental health – poll

The findings come after a coroner concluded that an Ofsted inspection ‘likely contributed’ to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.

Father and two other relatives to enter pleas over Sara Sharif’s death

Father and two other relatives to enter pleas over Sara Sharif’s death

Urfan Sharif, Sara’s stepmother Beinash Batool and her uncle, Faisal Malik, are accused of murder.

Cats like to play fetch too, study finds

Cats like to play fetch too, study finds

Felines like to be in control of the game of fetch and respond best when they lead the play, researchers say.

Scientists may know why many mothers and children have birthdays in same month

Scientists may know why many mothers and children have birthdays in same month

Overall, the researchers said, there were 4.6% more births than expected where the mother and child shared the same birth month.

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 15-year high

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 15-year high

The latest meeting comes after key economic data from the Office for National Statistics this week showed signs of cooling in the economy.

Sunak dismisses Tory dissent over Rwanda Bill as ‘debating society’ antics

Sunak dismisses Tory dissent over Rwanda Bill as ‘debating society’ antics

The Prime Minister said he is ‘working night and day’ to get his flagship deportation plan off the ground.

One person unaccounted for after explosion and fire at industrial estate

One person unaccounted for after explosion and fire at industrial estate

Flames and smoke were seen after the fire broke out in Severn Road, Treforest, South Wales, on Wednesday evening.

Braille menus introduced as ASK Italian aims to make restaurants more inclusive

Braille menus introduced as ASK Italian aims to make restaurants more inclusive

The chain has rolled out braille menus at its 66 restaurants across the UK to help customers who are blind or visually impaired.

Lotto player wins £13m jackpot on Wednesday’s draw

Lotto player wins £13m jackpot on Wednesday’s draw

Saturday’s estimated jackpot stands at £3.8 million following the win.

Food Standards Agency backs call to make allergy information compulsory on menus

Food Standards Agency backs call to make allergy information compulsory on menus

Owen Carey, 18, died from an allergic reaction after being given a buttermilk-coated grilled chicken burger.

Flames and smoke seen after ‘explosion’ at South Wales industrial estate

Flames and smoke seen after ‘explosion’ at South Wales industrial estate

Local NHS emergency departments are on ‘high alert’ after the blaze, with people asked not to attend A&E unless ‘absolutely necessary’.

British Museum deputy director Jonathan Williams to leave after theft inquiry

British Museum deputy director Jonathan Williams to leave after theft inquiry

It comes after some 2,000 items were found to be missing, damaged or stolen.

Food Standards Agency backs call to make allergy information compulsory on menus

Food Standards Agency backs call to make allergy information compulsory on menus

Owen Carey, 18, died after he told staff at a London restaurant he was allergic to dairy but was given a buttermilk-coated grilled chicken burger.

Suspected key Kinahan gangster extradited to UK

Suspected key Kinahan gangster extradited to UK

Liam Byrne was remanded in custody until his next court appearance in January.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says ‘still work to be done’ in key NI negotiations

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says ‘still work to be done’ in key NI negotiations

UK Government ministers and the region’s political parties will continue talks on Monday.

Police searching for Gaynor Lord trying to learn lessons from Nicola Bulley case

Police searching for Gaynor Lord trying to learn lessons from Nicola Bulley case

Ms Lord, 55, was last seen on Friday afternoon as she left work early from Norwich city centre.

Fighter jet treaty with Japan and Italy confirms headquarters will be in UK

Fighter jet treaty with Japan and Italy confirms headquarters will be in UK

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was in Tokyo to sign the joint agreement to progress building a next-generation stealth jet.

Mother completes 157-mile walk in memory of her daughter

Mother completes 157-mile walk in memory of her daughter

Emma Webb walked from Wales to London to raise awareness of suicide prevention in memory of her daughter, Brodie.

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