CAF Bank, serving over 14,000 UK charities, has suspended online services since 24 July due to suspected cyber fraud, impacting charities' ability to pay staff and suppliers, with many expressing frustration and loss of trust.
Hosepipe bans across large parts of England are causing public frustration and a "culture war" over exemptions for vulnerable groups. Critics blame water companies for significant leaks and AI data centers for high water consumption, while experts highlight climate change and aging infrastructure as root causes.
South East Water has expanded its hosepipe ban to include parts of Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and Berkshire, affecting an additional 1.5 million customers, bringing the total to 2.4 million people in southern England. The ban, effective Saturday, follows record-breaking temperatures and has drawn criticism from local MP Josh Babarinde regarding underinvestment in infrastructure.
Thousands of homes and businesses in Kent, particularly Tunbridge Wells, are experiencing a second day of water supply issues due to an instrument failure at a South East Water treatment works. The company, facing financial uncertainty, expects supplies to return Sunday evening and has opened bottled water stations.
Up to 7,000 households and businesses in Kent, particularly Tunbridge Wells, are experiencing low water pressure or no supply for a second day due to a temporary instrument failure at a South East Water treatment works. The company has opened bottled water stations and apologized amid customer criticism.
Experts warn parts of the UK, particularly southern England and the Midlands, face "exceptional" wildfire risk due to the ongoing heatwave. The Met Office expects dry, hot conditions to persist, increasing the danger across most of England and Wales.
Southern Water is imposing a hosepipe ban on 1 million customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from July 10, citing critically low river levels after a record warm spring and heatwave. This marks the second consecutive year for such a restriction.
South East Water has named John Halsall as its new chief executive designate, replacing David Hinton. Halsall, who has prior experience with Thames Water and South West Water, faces the challenge of addressing customer concerns and implementing a £2.1bn investment program to improve reliability amid ongoing criticism.
A fire in a South East Delhi residential building killed three (Pankaj, 28; Guddi, 50; Soni, 20) and critically injured two, with five women rescued. The blaze, possibly caused by an electrical short circuit from a charging electric scooter, started on the ground floor/basement, spreading to vehicles and upper floors.
Temitope Segun, 25, serving time for drug supply, escaped from a Serco-contracted van in Woolwich, SE London on June 8. He assaulted a guard and is believed to have links to the area. Police urge the public to call 999 if they see him.
A report found South East Water failed to communicate adequately with tens of thousands of customers during winter water outages in Kent and Sussex, leading to low satisfaction and loss of confidence in water safety and reliability.
Thousands in Kent faced water outages for a week during the hottest period of the year, with vulnerable residents struggling to access bottled water. Businesses lost thousands, and criticism is aimed at South East Water for failing infrastructure and executive pay, despite high customer bills.
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Hundreds of homes in Kent and Sussex are without water due to high demand from hot weather, impacting villages like Charing and Eastbourne. South East Water cited technical failures and high demand, while MPs recently accused the company of incompetence over repeated outages.
Britain is set for a dramatic temperature rise, with highs of 26°C predicted for Friday after a cold May. The Met Office forecasts settled sunshine and warmer weather for the bank holiday weekend, particularly in England and Wales.
David Hinton will remain in post while successor is found, utility says, a week after group’s chairman quitThe chief executive of South East Water has announced plans to step down just a week after the group’s chairman quit in the wake of major supply outages in Kent and Sussex.The supplier said David Hinton, who joined the group’s board in 2013, would stay in post to allow an “orderly transition” over the summer while the group hunts for his successor. Continue reading...
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
The boss of South East Water (SEW) has quit just a week after its chairman following demands by MPs for a change of leadership at the struggling utility firm.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAcross the UK, house prices are rising faster in the north of the country, and falling parts of the South.Halifax reports:Northern Ireland still leads UK annual house price growth, with average prices up +7.6% over the past year to £224,851.Scotland also recorded strong growth, rising +4.0% annually to an average price of £222,448.Wales has seen property price growth continue to slow, now +0.7% on annual basis, taking the typical home value to £230,952.The North East of England saw prices rise +4.5% over the year to £183,445, while the North West recorded annual growth of +3.4%, with the average home now costing £248,945.By contrast, the southern markets continue to see prices fall. The South East led declines, with prices down -2.0% year‑on‑year to £383,044, while London saw average values fall by - 1.4% to £536,051.“After a strong start to the year, recent global developments have added a greater degree of uncertainty to the outlook. In particular, higher energy prices have fed into inflation expectations, prompting markets to reassess the path for interest rates – a shift that has already pushed up borrowing costs for many buyers.“This understandably leads to more caution among some households, with the cost-of-living once again front of mind and extra thought being given to planned property moves. Continue reading...
Streamer Nico Sneako became part of a major controversy after reports claimed Australia cancelled his visa and issued a lifetime ban. Australian minister Tony Burke reportedly took the action over concerns related to hateful content. Sneako denied being deported and said he voluntarily left Australia after finishing his South East Asia trip and meetings in Sydney and Melbourne.
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.
South East Water (SEW) has announced the resignation of its chairman following a critical report.
It comes after a group of MPs declared that they had no confidence in the company's leadership.
