Thames Water, serving nearly a quarter of the UK’s population, is facing significant financial challenges, with over £15bn of debt and the need to make large interest payments to service it. The company’s Chief Executive, Chris Weston, has not ruled out the possibility of bill increases of up to 40% for customers in order to
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The satisfaction of the British public with the National Health Service (NHS) has reached an all-time low, according to recent findings from a comprehensive survey. Only 24% of respondents expressed satisfaction with the healthcare system in 2023, citing issues such as difficulty accessing GPs and lengthy wait times for hospital treatments as primary reasons for
Easter Sunday is fast approaching, and the Royal Family is gearing up for a special service at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle. The King, along with the Queen and other members of the Royal Family, will attend the Easter Mattins Service. This public appearance by the King is significant, as it will be his
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, recently expressed her admiration and support for the Princess of Wales after the latter announced that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. In a heartfelt message, Ferguson commended the princess for her courage in speaking openly about her diagnosis and wished her a successful recovery. Ferguson, who had previously
The research conducted by Endometriosis UK sheds light on the significant challenges women in the UK face when it comes to receiving a timely diagnosis for endometriosis. The study revealed that women are waiting nearly nine years on average to have the condition formally identified. This alarming statistic highlights a concerning trend of delayed diagnosis,
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been deeply touched by the outpouring of support from the public after Kate, the Princess of Wales, revealed that she is undergoing treatment for cancer. Kensington Palace confirmed that the future king and queen are incredibly moved by the kind messages that have been flooding in from all
The news of Kate, Princess of Wales being diagnosed with cancer came as a shock to many. In a personal message, the 42-year-old revealed that what was initially thought to be a non-cancerous condition turned out to be cancer after tests were conducted post-surgery. This revelation left Kate and her husband, Prince William, reeling as
The long-awaited report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has finally shed light on the impact of retirement age increases on women born in the 1950s, recommending that they are owed compensation. The investigation revealed that the government failed to adequately inform thousands of women about the changes, leading to adverse implications for
The call for the army to “prepare genuinely for war” in order to credibly deter threats is ringing loud and clear from a group of former defence and security chiefs. The New Bletchley Network recently released a report that emphasized the critical need to reverse the years of “hollowing out” that have plagued both the
Jeremy Hunt’s recent remarks at the House of Lords’ economic affairs committee have sparked speculation and analysis among political circles. His mention of a potential October election was not a slip of the tongue but a calculated move to achieve multiple objectives. From stealing the spotlight from Labour’s economic lecture to easing Tory MPs’ concerns