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Why are bidders fighting to buy leaky Thames Water?

The battle for UK's biggest water firm is a 'vulture auction', writes James Moore. Either way, it will be us footing the bill

Musk is worth every cent of his $56bn Tesla pay package

The entrepreneur is the future and young people admire his boundary-breaking style, says Chris Blackhurst. The courts should butt out and let the firm's shareholders have their way

Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media agreed

NUJ savs members are ‘angry and extremely disappointed'

First round of Romanian election annulled over fears of interference by Russia

Romania's top court has annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who finished in pole position.

Syrian insurgents close in on Homs en route to capital

Thousands of civilians have fled Syria's third-biggest city of Homs, with insurgents within striking distance as part of a lightning advance against the regime of president Bashar alAssad.

Police locate backpack of New York shooting suspect

New York City police believe the man who fatally shot a UnitedHealth top executive has left the city, Police commissioner Jessica Tisch said last night, as the hunt for the gunman passed the crucial 48-hour mark.

What celebrations of the death of an insurance CEO tell us about US healthcare

Reaction to Brian Thompson's murder reveals deep anger about the unfairness of the industry writes Richard Holl

Tory donor bemoans 'unjust ruling' after losing his CBE

A top Tory donor and peer has hit back at what he said was an unjust ruling after being stripped of his CBE following a series of controversies, including making derogatory remarks about Pakistanis and harassing a journalist.

Alternative healer jailed over slapping therapy death 'likely to continue practice'

A judge jailing a \"dangerous\" alternative healer over the death of a diabetic woman at his slapping therapy workshop warned there \"is a significant risk history will again repeat itself\".

Princess hosts carol service in Westminster Abbey

The Princess of Wales has made a rare public appearance with her family to celebrate Christmas last night with individuals who have \"supported others\".

Single mad cow disease case confirmed on Scottish farm

A case of mad cow disease has been confirmed on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland.

Millions sent alert as Storm Darragh barrels into Britain

Around 3 million people in Wales and southwest England have been sent an emergency alert by the government with Storm Darragh set to batter parts of the UK today.

Can Labour deliver on its bold infrastructure plans?

What do Marks and Spencer's flagship store on Oxford Street, London, a prison near Chorley in Lancashire and a £100m \"bat tunnel\" across the HS2 line in Buckinghamshire have in common?

Why Starmer's criticism of civil service will backfire

Through a perceived betrayal’ of the government apparatus, the PM has made his life much harder, writes Andrew Grice

Welby sorry after backlash over 'tone deaf' final speech

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an apology over his final speech in the House of Lords after leading figures in the Church accused him of making light of serious safeguarding failures in the institution.

Prime minister accused of putting domestic violence issue 'on the back burner'

Sir Keir Starmer is under fire after failing to mention the \"epidemic\" of violence against women in a major speech designed to relaunch his struggling government.

Dujardin banned for a year over horsewhipping video

Double Olympic dressage champion Charlotte Dujardin has been suspended from all competition for one year following a horsewhipping controversy that led to her withdrawal from Paris 2024.

Why 'new' United signing Yoro can play a vital role

There are still four weeks until the transfer window opens, but Ruben Amorim already has a shiny new signing to drop into his Manchester United team.

Evergreen Salah reminds Liverpool of his worth again

If delaying and running the clock down formed part of Liverpool's negotiating strategy, the problem they have is that, with every game, Mohamed Salah further strengthens his hand in contract talks. There can be a reason to wait before committing to a player in his thirties, to see if there is evidence of decline. Not when the player is Salah.

Perennial pessimists finally have reason for optimism

Uncertainty surrounds key figures at the club but Everton's long-term future is looking more secure

M&S Oxford Street store refurb finally gets approval

Marks & Spencer has been given the green light to demolish its flagship Oxford Street store, ending a fierce three-year planning battle over the Art Deco building.

Police close in on suspect in shooting of healthcare CEO

Police were yesterday closing in on a suspect in the \"brazen, targeted\" shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson. New York police have searched a hostel in upper Manhattan where they believe the suspected gunman was staying, according to CNN.

South Korean president could face death penalty

Yoon Suk Yeol accused of insurrection over failed martial law

Macron says 'coalition of the irresponsible' has sown chaos after Barnier ousted

French president Emmanuel Macron has announced he will name a new prime minister in the coming days to replace the ousted Michel Barnier as the French premier refused to heed calls for his own resignation. In a 10-minute address to the nation, Mr Macron accused the extreme left and right, who shockingly combined to pass a vote of no confidence in Mr Barnier on Wednesday, of thinking only about themselves, and not the voters.

Duke of Sussex laughs off 'trolls' and divorce rumours

The Duke of Sussex has opened up to address rumours spreading online that he and the Duchess of Sussex are getting divorced.

Earl Spencer's new partner is suing his estranged wife

The new partner of Princess Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, has revealed that she has multiple sclerosis, and has filed a lawsuit against his estranged wife for allegedly spreading the private diagnosis.

Bishop says Welby made 'light' of victims in speech

A leading Church of England bishop has criticised the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury over his valedictory speech, accusing him of making light of the Church's failure to protect victims and survivors of abuse.

Simple urine test detects early signs of lung cancer

Scientists have created a new urine test which could indicate the first signs of lung cancer. The majority of cases of lung cancer in England are diagnosed at later stages, meaning the disease can be harder to treat.

Lords: vaccine taskforce vital before next pandemic

Britain needs a \"peacetime vaccine task force\" to prepare for the next pandemic, ministers have been warned amid concerns that the government could forget the lessons of Covid-19.

Grace period for refugees in Home Office hotels doubled

Refugees living in Home Office hotels will be given twice as long to find somewhere new before they are evicted, The Independent has learnt.