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Thames Water lenders offer ‘golden share’ to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

Thames Water lenders offer ‘golden share’ to head off nationalisation

The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government

Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures

The government says people a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.

UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge

Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt.

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October

Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.

Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge

Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

Families skipping meals during holidays – charity

FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.

Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Is there any common ground left?

Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain

Is there any common ground left?