US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, driven by energy prices and everyday costs, with gas prices up 28.4% and food prices increasing by 3.8%
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US inflation rose to 3.8% in April, driven by energy prices and everyday costs, with gas prices up 28.4% and food prices increasing by 3.8%
Severn Trent Water breached wastewater obligations but will not be fined by regulator Ofwat due to "genuine accountability" and proactive problem-solving. The company invested £98m to improve infrastructure, leading to a 41% reduction in storm overflow spills.
Water company Severn Trent avoided a fine from regulator Ofwat despite "serious and unacceptable breaches" in wastewater and sewage handling. Ofwat noted proactive identification and investment by Severn Trent, leading to a 41% reduction in spills.
Package holiday operator Jet2 has seen a 7.1% increase in summer bookings compared to last year, attributing the bounce-back to a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and pent-up demand. Despite some EU border control issues, the company reports strong recovery across all destinations.
The UK's Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) program, projected to cost £264bn by 2050, is criticized as a 'white elephant' that will increase emissions and costs. Experts argue it's driven by fossil fuel industry lobbying, not climate necessity, with alternatives like renewables and battery storage being more viable and cost-effective.
UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for hindering customers trying to cancel contracts between 2022 and 2024. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents financially incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest fine under consumer protection rules.
UK watchdog Ofcom has fined Virgin Media £28m for preventing customers from cancelling contracts over nearly three years. Millions of calls were mishandled, with agents incentivized to delay cancellations, leading to Ofcom's largest consumer protection fine.
