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Always remember how Macquarie built its millionaires on outrageous tolls and charges

As Shemara Wikramanayake retires with shares worth hundreds of millions, the public is left counting the cost of high prices for utilities, roads and airports

The Guardian - AU

Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

Exclusive: Eight companies expect to be covered by the ban for 2025-26, the Guardian can reveal

The Guardian - UK

London hosepipe ban: How is it enforced and what are the penalties?

As many as 10 million people are being impacted by hosepipe bans, but how are they being enforced and are people following the rules?

Evening Standard

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Hosepipe ban in London: Full list of exemptions as restrictions come into force

The move was announced by Thames Water earlier this week and follows a number of similar bans in the South-East of England

Evening Standard

Burnham has forced greater clarity at Thames Water. Now he must choose

Bondholders are suddenly showing flexibility after 18 wasted months at ailing utility company

The Guardian - UK

Our streets are full of oversized cars

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water across London, the Thames Valley and the home counties.

Evening Standard

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Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status

About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areas

The Guardian - UK

How can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be drought this summer?

Millions of people in southern England and parts of Wales face restrictions after prolonged periods of hot weather

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water nationalisation – what you need to know

Taps will stay on, promises the government, but at what financial cost to the public purse?

The Independent UK

London hit with hosepipe ban as water use soars

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The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban announced for millions more UK homes

The hosepipe ban will come into effect later this week

The Independent UK

Hosepipe ban hits millions of London homes as reservoir levels drop: Everything you need to know

Ban blamed on combination of ‘prolonged dry weather and heatwaves’, higher than normal demand for water and a lack of forecasted rain

Evening Standard

Thames Water lenders consider offering ‘golden share’ to avert nationalisation

London & Valley Water said ‘material improvements’ are being made on its previous £10 billion proposal to appease government concerns over the deal.

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The Guardian - UK

Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation

Move would give government veto over big decisions and hostile takeovers, after Burnham’s call for greater public control

The Economic Times

What is Andy Burnham's policy approach for Britain?

Andy Burnham has taken on the role of Prime Minister of Britain, emphasizing a major shift in power dynamics through decentralization. Among his bold proposals are the elimination of digital identity documents and potentially overseeing Thames Water management.

International Business Times UK

Andy Burnham Faces Thames Water Showdown as Investors Prepare Multi-Billion-Pound Legal Fight

Thames Water's creditors prepare for legal action if the government nationalises the utility, amid ongoing discussions about a private rescue plan versus public ownership.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to enter No 10 promising ‘breathing room’ on cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to make his own address outside No 10 before heading to the Palace to formally resign.

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Evening Standard

Loudspeakers to be banned from Downing Street on Andy Burnham's first day as PM

It follows a series of loudspeaker interruptions during speeches by outgoing PMs

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham government: Who could be the winners and losers in London?

Mr Burnham is set to announce landmark changes for Britain which could impact on millions of people

The Guardian - UK

Fossil fuels, utilities and housing: what we know about Andy Burnham’s plans

Incoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-business

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham to promise ‘breathing room’ as he takes over as prime minister

The new Labour leader will set out his domestic priorities in his first speech from Downing Street.

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water creditors seek talks with Burnham as nationalisation looms

Consortium preparing for potential legal battle amid reports new PM could put the company into temporary public ownership

Evening Standard

Thames Water creditors open to talks with Andy Burnham on more ‘public control’

It has been suggested that the incoming prime minister will temporarily nationalise the company.

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham urged to nationalise 'disgraceful' Thames Water as more supply problems hit London

Scandal-hit company faces growing anger after it boosts its chief executive pay to £1.2 million and dishes out £4 million in bonuses

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