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Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms
An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
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Environment secretary pledges to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030
The environment secretary has pledged to halve sewage pollution from water companies by 2030.
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Every shop and home burned or ransacked: The Syrian city engulfed in tribal violence
The Syrian presidency has announced it's assembling a special taskforce to try to stop nearly a week of sectarian clashes in the southern Druze city of Sweida.
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Child who died in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy, Avon and Somerset Police have said.
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Hit-and-run victim criticises 'appalling' sentence given to uninsured driver
A man who had his leg amputated after a hit-and-run has criticised the "appalling" sentence given to the motorist - as he backed a campaign to increase the "shoddy" penalties for uninsured drivers.
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Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire, says US ambassador to Turkey, after 'hundreds' killed in clashes
Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, the US ambassador to Turkey has said.
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Jobless rate hits four-year high - but makes interest rate cut more likely
The UK's unemployment rate has risen to a four-year high, in a surprise deterioration that boosts the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut.
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Post Office Capture IT system conviction referred to Court of Appeal for first time
The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.
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LA nightclub crowd crash which left 30 injured may have been intentional, police say
A crash outside a Los Angeles nightclub which left 30 people injured may have been intentional, according to police.
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Action taken to stop ticketless Oasis fans from watching this week's shows in Manchester
Huge steel fences have been erected to prevent ticketless fans from watching the Oasis reunion tour in Manchester.
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How Australian death cap mushroom trial unfolded - as Erin Patterson found guilty of murder
An Australian woman has been found guilty of murdering three people after serving them poisonous mushrooms.
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Chief executive of Astronomer Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay concert video
The chief executive of tech firm Astronomer has resigned after a video appearing to show two of its senior members of staff embracing at a Coldplay concert went viral.
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Three dead after 'horrific incident' at sheriff training facility in LA
Three people have been killed after a "horrific incident" at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department training facility.
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Snake captured on passenger plane - as expert reveals how it got there
A flight in Australia was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane's cargo hold.
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Tomorrowland: 'Devastating' blaze destroys main stage at major festival - two days before it was due to begin
A huge fire has destroyed the main stage of a major festival in Belgium - two days before it was due to begin.
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Trump suing Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch for $10bn after Epstein letter report
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the publication's owner, News Corp.
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UK weather: Amber warning for thunderstorms comes into force for London and parts of southern England
An amber alert for thunderstorms is in place for London and most of southeast England, with forecasters warning of "torrential" rain.
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Why aquatic life is facing a double whammy as sewage overflows spill into rivers amid heavy rain
It doesn't take much for Britain's sewerage system to be overwhelmed.
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Migrants locked up in notorious El Salvador jail released in Venezuela-US prisoner swap
On Friday, Paolo Paiva waited in a hotel near Caracas airport, nervous but giddy with excitement to be reunited with her brother, finally.
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Parents say 'catalogue of errors' failed to stop son's teenage killer
The parents of a young man who was stabbed to death by a 14-year-old girl say their son was failed by the state.
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Accountants were paid commission to place clients into tax avoidance schemes targeted by HMRC
Victims who were put in a tax avoidance scheme later targeted by HMRC received advice from accountants who were being paid a commission.
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Starmer to address postcode lottery for only drug available for debilitating pregnancy sickness condition
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to address a postcode lottery for the only drug approved for a debilitating pregnancy sickness condition.
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Lionesses 'very optimistic' Leah Williamson will be fit for Euros semi-final after drama of Sweden shootout
The Lionesses are "very optimistic" captain Leah Williamson will be back for the Euros semi-final against Italy, according to teammate Esme Morgan.
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Serious water pollution incidents in England up 60% last year - with three companies blamed for most
The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.
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Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party
Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation.