Utility says proposal prepared by The Water Retail Company chief Rupert Redesdale with Muinín Holdings has ‘little credibility’
Ministers will instead explore less radical reforms such as how generators pay to access transmission network
Conservative politician’s switch comes as rightwing populist party has clear lead in polls
Plan to shut Greenergy unit follows recent collapse of oil refinery in the same area
Market drops sharply for 11th straight month in June, according to Rics
Move comes as UK chancellor prepares to brief Labour MPs on tough fiscal outlook ahead of Autumn Budget
Export growth has been strong but not lived up to its potential
Party has set up a cost-cutting unit modelled on Elon Musk’s Doge initiative in US
Chancellor could extend freeze on personal thresholds or impose fresh levies on wealthy to fill fiscal hole
Difficulty of curbing growing state spending on a policy tied to broader problem of ageism
A former airline pilot and key ally of Margaret Thatcher whose uncompromising views won him admiration and antipathy
Second-class letters will be delivered on alternate weekdays from end of July
Final touches being made to ‘one in, one out’ pilot scheme
Reform’s success depends on signs its future is brighter and mid-career politicians jumping ship is a big one
For whom the bell tolls
Three decades after launching a swaggering caricature of the city into national consciousness the Gallaghers are back
Delays in dealing with fiscal pressures risk further damage to household consumption, corporate investment and overall growth
At the architect and artist’s storied home, ornate Georgian detailing is a foil for paintings celebrating his heritage — it’s two worlds colliding in vivid Technicolor
Forget chandeliers in trees and expensive portable toilets, the perfect event is about good times and human chemistry
Announcement marks increase in co-operation between allies amid growing threat from Russia
US president has no plans to meet King Charles when travelling to his golf course
Ministers close in on final deal to secure private investment into multibillion-pound development
Labour government is battling to fill fiscal hole that some economists say could amount to more than £20bn
Andrew Bailey’s intervention casts doubt over government’s strategy to potentially force funds to invest in private markets
Chair of troubled utility recalled to give evidence to parliamentary committee amid fresh concerns
Gulf state had raised the issue in trade talks with Brussels
Fresh walkout renews pressure on government’s pledge to cut NHS waiting times
Brian Langstaff says just 460 people have received compensation since damning report last year
Central bank officials warn some heavily indebted firms are ‘particularly exposed to global shocks’
In a war-footing Europe, London-Paris might become what Paris-Berlin was in the era of peace
UK government-backed programme to help buyers with deposits as low as 5%
Industry had warned that splitting wholesale system could deter investment in new wind farms
Brussels is not expecting same access to US market as British steel, cars and other products
Patients in UK have legal right to request emergency supplies of medicine from any pharmacy
Several candidates raise concerns over ballot registration and campaign protocols
Rupert Soames calls for more ‘vroom vroom’ in the promotion of the London Stock Exchange to overseas companies
