Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government’s balance sheetMPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third way” tlauo gain more control of...
Read MoreIncoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-businessAs an incoming prime minister promising huge change, one of the strongest criticisms Andy Burnham has faced so far is that he...
Read MoreIncoming prime minister has set out distinctly leftwing vision while also promising to be pro-businessAs an incoming prime minister promising huge change, one of the strongest criticisms Andy Burnham has faced so far is that he...
Read MoreFrom welfare and defence spending to cost of living and geopolitics, we look at the burning issues left over from StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to become prime minister in less than two weeks...
Read MoreExclusive: Productive State policy paper envisages state regaining control of basics to make life affordable, in fleshing out of ManchesterismAndy Burnham’s government should reverse 40 years of privatisation with a long-term...
Read MoreExclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and energy into public control will lie...
Read MoreWater company blames increased demand in extreme heat, but customers want answers about lack of storage reservoirs“Spitting, fuming, angry and powerless” is how Pat Prestage describes her emotions after a water outage that has...
Read MoreArchitect of government’s water plan says nationalisation might not fix everything and the current system can workThe privatisation of water in England is not the reason for its failings, the architect of the government’s water...
Read MoreBacklog delaying ‘shovel-ready’ ventures will be cleared with aim of building virtually zero-carbon power system by 2030Britain’s energy system operator is pulling the plug on hundreds of electricity generation projects to clear...
Read MoreOfficial advisers urge government to address situation that could mean homes and businesses going without on coldest daysBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK energy minister has said the country must “do whatever it takes” to...
Read MoreChancellor aims to reassure creditors but says ministers are planning for all options including special administrationBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has told investors she would like to see a “market-based solution”...
Read MoreWhile famously rainswept, climate crisis, population growth and profligacy mean the once unthinkable could be possibleDuring the drought of 2022, London came perilously close to running out of water. Water companies and the...
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