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Row over rise in water bills as firms say it’s not enough

Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes.

US inflation cools to slowest pace in a year

Prices in the US rose 3% over the 12 months to June, lifting hopes that the inflation problem is subsiding.

US inflation cools to slowest pace in a year

Prices in the US rose 3% over the 12 months to June, lifting hopes that the inflation problem is subsiding.

Water bills: How much will I have to pay?

The regulator sets price limits for England and Wales, but water bills vary across the country.

UK economy grew faster than expected in May

A strong performance from the retail and construction sectors helped the economy grow by 0.4%.

Row over rise in water bills as firms say it’s not enough

Water firms have hit out at bill rises of £94 over the next five years after wanting bigger hikes.

UK economy grew faster than expected in May

The economy grew by 0.4% in the month, which was stronger than expected.

Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted of fraud

The collapse of Archegos Capital Management caused billions of dollars in losses for several big banks.

Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted of fraud

The collapse of Archegos Capital Management caused billions of dollars in losses for several big banks.

China rocked by cooking oil contamination scandal

The allegations involve several major Chinese firms including a subsidiary of state-owned Sinograin.