Officials say that water costs are likely to go up.
The head of the regulator Ofwat said that water companies are likely to try to raise prices in 2025 to cover the cost of improving services. It comes after the biggest suppliers were criticized harshly for how well they handled…
Cornetto maker Unilever defends its choice to stay in Russia
Unilever said that leaving was “not straightforward” because the Russian government would take over its business if it left. It happens after a campaign group said the company adds $579 million to the Russian economy every year. The Moral Rating…
Nigel Farage’s bank account was closed because he didn’t have enough money.
The BBC was told that Nigel Farage didn’t have enough money to open an account at Coutts, a well-known private bank for the rich. People say that after that, NatWest, which owns Coutts, gave him an offer for a regular…
China restricts the export of critical computer chip ingredients.
Special permissions will be required to export gallium and germanium from China, the world’s largest producer of the metals, beginning next month. It is in response to Washington’s efforts to restrict Chinese access to modern microprocessors. The announcement comes only…
According to the CEO of an energy company, prices may climb this winter.
Energy prices may rise this winter, forcing governments to step in and subsidize bills once more, according to the president of the International Energy Agency. If the Chinese economy grows swiftly and there is a bad winter, gas costs may…
Co-op Funeralcare will be the first in the UK to offer water cremation.
The resomation procedure, which is promoted as a more sustainable option, uses a mixture of potassium hydroxide and water to break down human remains. It takes four hours – the bones remain and are powdered before being returned to loved…
Despite promising to quit, Shell continues to trade Russian gas.
Over a year after promising to leave the Russian energy market, Shell is still selling Russian gas. In 2022, the company participated in about one-eighth of Russia’s shipborne gas exports, according to research from the advocacy group Global Witness. Shell…
Despite a vow to stop trading Russian gas, Shell continues to do so.
According to Global Witness analysis, the business was involved in approximately one-eighth of Russia’s shipborne gas exports in 2022. Shell was accused of accepting “blood money” by Oleg Ustenko, an aide to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. The deals, according to…
Over-30s are considering a gap year in Australia as the age limit is raised.
The age restriction for all British residents has been raised from 30 to 60, which means that 16 million more persons are now eligible. The modifications, which are popular with backpacker travellers, are a significant component of the two countries’…
The Netherlands will restrict semiconductor equipment exports in response to US pressure.
It comes as a result of US pressure to limit the sale of computer chip technology to China. The Dutch government, however, did not identify this as a justification, instead stating that the action was conducted for national security reasons….
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