'Cream rises to the top' - Wales' helping hand in making of Beirne

Govt: Water system is broken

The system for regulating water companies should be overhauled and replaced with one body for England and one body for Wales, a landmark review of the sector has advised. The much-anticipated report from the Independent Water Commission, led by former Bank of England deputy governor Sir Jon Cunliffe, outlines 88 recommendations to the UK and Welsh governments. Water minister Emma Hardy says she cannot guarantee the government will implement all 88 recommendations. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Ofwat "failed everybody", says Environment Secretary

Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the water regulator Ofwat has “clearly failed everybody,” citing record pollution levels and rising bills. Reed said the government is committed to halving sewage discharges into England and Wales’ waterways by 2030. He called for “a revolution in our water sector” and said a report from Sir John Cunliffe will guide urgent regulatory reform. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

'Worse than murder': Ireland's dark history of criminalisation and diabolisation of unwed mothers

Works begin in Ireland to exhume remains of hundreds of babies found at unwed mothers’ home

Works begin in Ireland to exhume remains of hundreds of babies found at unwed mothers’ home 'Mother-and-baby homes' were institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women and their children were housed. They were characterised by harsh conditions, high mortality rates and a lack of support for mothers and children. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/15/works-begin-in-ireland-to-exhume-remains-of-hundreds-of-babies-found-at-unwed-mothers-home Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Excavations begin at child mass grave site in Ireland

BBC to pay Gerry Adams £84k over libel case

The BBC has been ordered to pay Gerry Adams £84,000 after he won a libel case against the broadcaster. Adams said the case was about “putting manners on the BBC” and claimed it was out of step with the peace process in Ireland. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn