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
The system for regulating water companies in England and Wales should be overhauled and replaced with one single body in the UK and another in Wales, a major.. Sky News
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
Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me". Sky News
Treasury minister James Murray has said the only way to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East is through a two-state solution. Speaking about the crisis in Gaza, he described the situation as “utterly horrifying” and said the UK is pushing for a ceasefire, aid access and hostage releases. He stressed the Prime Minister is in talks with international leaders to help get “on that pathway to a two-state solution.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Kemi Badenoch has rejected calls for the UK to recognise Palestinian statehood, saying doing so now would “reward” Hamas after its October attack. The leader of the Conservative Party said a two-state solution remains the goal but “now is not the time.” On the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, she called images of starving civilians “heartbreaking” and blamed Hamas for prolonging the war. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Junior Edwards -- an OG star of the reality series "Swamp People" -- has died ... according to a post from his grandson. "Little" Willie Edwards announced the.. TMZ.com
The Lionesses have held a final training session in Basel as they prepare to face Spain in Sunday’s Euro 2025 final. Manager Sarina Wiegman watched on as the squad went through drills. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Demonstrations have broken out across Scotland as US President Donald Trump begins his private five-day visit. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Edinburgh to voice opposition to his presence in the country. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Disruption caused by Storm Bert continues into Monday with at least two people confirmed dead after "devastating" flooding over the weekend.
The last of the Met Office’s rain warnings ended at..
Melting snow and heavy rain leads to extensive flooding in the Yorkshire Dales Valley of Wensleydale in the wake of Storm Bert. Dozens of flood warnings are in place in Yorkshire after snow hit parts..
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