South East Water chair resigns after report into supply issues that left thousands without drinking water
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company’s leadership. Source link
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Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton v Ella and Jake from Jamie Johnson FC – & AI
Manchester City have beaten Everton at Goodison Park in each of the past eight seasons, but can they repeat that result on their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday? “This is a huge test for City’s title bid, and probably the toughest of their remaining fixtures,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton….
Labour’s London squeeze exposes a fragmented British politics
One in seven Labour MPs represents constituencies in the capital. The prime minister is a London member of parliament, as is his deputy, David Lammy, as well as the man who wants Starmer’s job, Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The Secretary State for Housing, Steve Reed, completes the quartet of powerful London MPs in the Cabinet….
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years
Little has been heard of Myanmar’s former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021. Source link
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year. Source link
Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils midterm agenda
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the “New Affordability Agenda,” a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen……
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards. Source link
Van Hollen defends Platner over controversial past: 'People should have second chances'
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that “people should have second chances.” Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, “The dude has……
Britney Spears charged with driving under influence in California
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug. Source link
What is TrumpIRA.gov? Trump unveils plan for new retirement website
The website is set to launch by next year and will help workers find and enroll in IRAs. Source link