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UK’s biggest water company fined £18m for shareholder payments
The UK's biggest water company has been fined £18.2m for "unjustified" dividends which the regulator said broke shareholder payment rules.
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Two women arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in car
A woman in her 80s has been arrested on suspicion of murder alongside another woman in her 50s.
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The growth versus inflation bind now visible at the Bank of England
Very few will be surprised by the Bank of England’s decision to keep rates on hold at 4.75%. What is more striking is the policy rift that has emerged.
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Lord Coe aiming for complete transgender ban in women’s events if he becomes Olympics chief
Sebastian Coe has told Sky News he will explore a complete ban on transgender women competing in women's events at the Olympics if he wins the election to become the…
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Minister’s ‘anger’ at tech firms – as bosses could face jail if kids see harmful content
Social media companies must face tough sanctions if they fail to keep children safe from harmful content, the technology secretary has said.
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A rescue plan that’s hard to stomach for customers
Southern Water may not be able to guarantee that water comes out of its customers' taps but, credit where it is due, it does know how to lay on a…
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Behind the scenes of the Tory government’s fall from power – Part 1
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Efune races to salvage Telegraph deal as exclusivity period ends
The owner of the New York Sun is racing to salvage a £550m takeover of The Daily Telegraph after a period of exclusive negotiations to clinch a deal came to…
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William and Kate to miss Royal Family’s traditional pre-Christmas lunch
The Prince and Princess of Wales aren't going to join the Royal Family at its traditional pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace on Thursday, it is understood.
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Giant protective box around Rennie Mackintosh house to remain in place until 2028
A giant steel box built to protect Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House will remain in place until 2028, the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has confirmed.