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England and Wales’ struggling water sector is set for stricter oversight after a major review, which includes plans for a new regulatory body to address past failures. Following what the report’s author, Sir Jon Cunliffe, described as a crisis moment for water and sewage companies, the government revealed it

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is reportedly evaluating the possibility of introducing round-the-clock trading, as part of efforts to enhance the appeal of the UK market for investors. LSEG, which oversees Britain’s primary stock exchange, is assessing the feasibility of extending trading hours, according to sources cited in

Ryanair is reviewing the possibility of raising incentives for employees who identify passengers carrying oversized luggage, according to its CEO. The low-cost airline currently pays workers roughly €1.50 for stopping customers from taking improperly sized bags on board. Reports from the Sunday Times, based on a former worker’s

A new, more effective regulatory body should replace Ofwat, the Drinking Water Inspectorate, and the Environment Agency to reform a sector marred by controversies over sewage pollution and financial instability, according to a key review. The government is likely to accept the proposal for England and Wales, outlined in the

The average price of homes listed for sale saw its sharpest monthly decline in over two decades in July, according to a real estate platform, following the expiration of temporary reductions in stamp duty and recent hikes in council tax on additional properties. New sellers reduced their asking prices by

For many travelers, school breaks are beginning, and this weekend signals the start of the summer travel season. Airports in the UK anticipate their busiest days of 2025, with over 9,000 flights transporting around 1.7 million passengers overseas. While sustainable travel and direct rail routes to warmer destinations