Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic'
The boss of Thames Water has claimed targets the company has been set over things like leakages are "not realistic".
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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of income tax revenue for the first time, as part of his drive to transfer power from Westminster to local leaders.
India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
In the west of India, the mountainous region of Mahabaleshwar is home to most of India's strawberry farms.
Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad
Apple spooked Wall Street on Thursday by warning it expected a "significant" hit from growing supply constraints for its most popular products.
Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Bosses should not rely so heavily on virtual job interviews when hiring as they don't capture candidates' personality and passion, Andy Burnham has said.
Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will give all mayors of city regions in England a share of income tax revenue for the first time, as part of his drive to transfer power from Westminster to local leaders.
Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he told US President Donald Trump he would take a "pragmatic approach" to the issue of North Sea oil and gas.
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
A British Airways flight issued a "mayday" distress call on its approach to Heathrow Airport earlier this month, according to a statement from France's accident investigation authority.
British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow
A British Airways flight issued a "mayday" distress call on its approach to Heathrow Airport earlier this month, according to a statement from France's accident investigation authority.
Interest rates held as Bank of England says inflation set to rise
The UK economy is expected to grow by more than previously forecast this year, according to the Bank of England, although major uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut hundreds of jobs, less than a year after a cyber attack brought production to a halt for more than a month.
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Ongoing investment in nuclear submarines will "protect Britain for decades to come" but also support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships, Andy Burnham has said.
Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Shell's profits for the second quarter of the year have more than doubled after the Iran war pushed up oil prices.
Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Bosses should not rely so heavily on virtual job interviews when hiring as they don't capture candidates' personality and passion, Andy Burnham has said.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is considering asserting more power over artificial intelligence (AI) tools after recent cybersecurity incidents.
I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
The name Marcia Kilgore might not be instantly recognisable but her Beauty Pie brand is known the world over for being an industry game-changer with its online-only subscription model.
Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Ongoing investment in nuclear submarines will "protect Britain for decades to come" but also support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships, Andy Burnham has said
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Every time you click "buy" on an online order, the chances are that your purchase starts getting processed within minutes.
Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
Charities across the South East are worried they will not be able to pay staff and suppliers after being cut off from their online bank accounts.
The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Every time you click "buy" on an online order, the chances are that your purchase starts getting processed within minutes.
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Meta shares plunged on Wednesday as investors balked at its promise to keep spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects while profits dwindle.
Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Meta shares plunged on Wednesday as investors balked at its promise to keep spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects while profits dwindle.
'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
The boss of the Federal Reserve said there is no "magic wand" to ease the cost of living for Americans as it held interest rates steady for the fifth time in a row.
What happens here has a big impact on your money
Las Vegas is in a tourism slump. Hotel occupancy and air travel are down, and many local hospitality employees are experiencing layoffs or cuts in their hours. What's driving this downturn, and can Sin City bounce back?