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Contingency plans being drawn up for possible collapse of Thames Water – reports

Contingency plans being drawn up for possible collapse of Thames Water – reports

Chief executive Sarah Bentley stepped down with immediate effect on Tuesday amid mounting worries over the financial stability of the utility company.

British veteran completes ultra-marathon across Tanzania for military charity

British veteran completes ultra-marathon across Tanzania for military charity

Tricia Sinclair completed the 250km five-day feat called Ultra X Tanzania, which saw her traverse parts of Mount Kilimanjaro, on June 16.

Tory candidate Daniel Korski could face official complaint after groping claim

Tory candidate Daniel Korski could face official complaint after groping claim

The London mayoral hopeful said it is ‘categorically’ untrue that he groped TV producer Daisy Goodwin.

Steelworkers to stage protest outside Parliament

Steelworkers to stage protest outside Parliament

The GMB union said that 80% of jobs in the entire sector have been lost since 1981.

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey to stand trial for alleged sex offences

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey to stand trial for alleged sex offences

Spacey faces 12 charges including sexual assault and indecent assault.

Almost a quarter of drivers delaying car service or doing it themselves – survey

Almost a quarter of drivers delaying car service or doing it themselves – survey

The RAC said rising inflation has ‘inevitably’ led to an increase in the price of servicing vehicles.

Parents of gambling addict who took own life to receive royal accolades

Parents of gambling addict who took own life to receive royal accolades

Liz and Charles Ritchie’s son Jack took his own life in 2017 after becoming addicted to gambling.

Scientists identify gene that protects humans against bird flu viruses

Scientists identify gene that protects humans against bird flu viruses

The researchers said their work could help identify new and emerging viruses that have the potential to cause a pandemic.

Chancellor to meet watchdogs amid concerns over profiteering from inflation

Chancellor to meet watchdogs amid concerns over profiteering from inflation

The Bank of England said last week some retailers were failing to pass on lower costs to consumers to rebuild their profit margins.

What the papers say – June 28

What the papers say – June 28

Former health secretary Matt Hancock’s evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry features on several of Wednesday’s front pages.

Last portrait by Gustav Klimt sells for record £85.3 million

Last portrait by Gustav Klimt sells for record £85.3 million

The work has gone to a collector from Hong Kong.

King honours ‘best of British businesses’ at Buckingham Palace awards dinner

King honours ‘best of British businesses’ at Buckingham Palace awards dinner

The King met winners from across the UK at the annual business awards dinner.

Man charged with murder of mother-of-two whose body was found near M1

Man charged with murder of mother-of-two whose body was found near M1

Darren Hall, 36, of Rodney Way, Ilkeston, was charged on Tuesday with the murder of Sarah Henshaw, 31.

Boots to shut 300 stores across UK over the next year

Boots to shut 300 stores across UK over the next year

The move, which it said will impact stores in close proximity to other sites, will reduce its store estate from 2,200 to 1,900 stores.

Mother pays tribute to ‘incredibly kind’ daughter found dead near M1 motorway

Mother pays tribute to ‘incredibly kind’ daughter found dead near M1 motorway

Sarah Henshaw’s body was discovered just after 12am on Monday in a layby close to junction 29.

Budget cuts undermine UK’s global influence on agriculture, report finds

Budget cuts undermine UK’s global influence on agriculture, report finds

There is a ‘significant risk’ that Britain’s reputation as a development ally on agriculture will ‘degrade rapidly’, the ICAI said.

Protesters oppose reopening of Home Office hotel where children went missing

Protesters oppose reopening of Home Office hotel where children went missing

Brighton and Hove City Council is to launch legal action against the proposal.

RTE ‘contractually obliged’ to make 75,000 euro payments to Tubridy – report

RTE ‘contractually obliged’ to make 75,000 euro payments to Tubridy – report

An investigation found there was a contractual obligation to pay Mr Tubridy, who was not named, two amounts of 75,000 euro in excess of his contract.

Julian Sands: A timeline of the British actor’s disappearance

Julian Sands: A timeline of the British actor’s disappearance

Sands was first reported missing while hiking in southern California on January 13.

Julian Sands broke through with romance role before developing taste for horror

Julian Sands broke through with romance role before developing taste for horror

The actor’s height and gaunt appearance lent themselves well to horror and he excelled in roles for films including Warlock and Arachnophobia.

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