Andy Burnham's allies are discussing a potential 10-year plan for public ownership of utilities, starting with Thames Water. Other proposals include cost of living support, greater devolution of power to regional leaders, reforms to MP 'whipping' systems, and potential electoral reform.
Andy Burnham's allies are discussing a potential 10-year plan for public ownership of utilities, starting with Thames Water. Other proposals include cost of living support, greater devolution of power to regional leaders, and reforms to the parliamentary "whipping" system and voting.
The UK government is continuing its nationalisation of major rail operators, with Govia Thameslink becoming the eleventh to return to public ownership. This move aims to make railways more reliable and affordable, ending a privatised system criticized for fragmentation and profit focus. A new state-controlled company, Great British Railways, is set to manage infrastructure and services.
UK Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds opposes a £10bn rescue plan for Thames Water, citing undue burden on consumers. The plan, which would see creditors take over the company, faces criticism for 15 years of underperformance and pollution. Calls for nationalisation are growing.
UK ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed £10bn rescue deal, raising concerns about consumer and environmental protection. This move increases the likelihood of the water company falling into a special administration regime, a form of temporary public ownership, as it struggles with billions in debt and infrastructure issues.
UK Environment Secretary has reportedly objected to a £10bn rescue plan for Thames Water, citing undue burden on consumers. The plan involves creditors injecting cash and taking over the company, potentially avoiding fines for sewage leaks. This development pushes the troubled utility closer to public ownership.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Trump administration officials to discuss public ownership in AI companies, reflecting bipartisan interest in AI regulation despite differing approaches.
A rescue deal for Thames Water is at risk due to uncertainty over the UK's next Prime Minister. Creditors led by Elliott Management are negotiating with ministers, but potential successor Andy Burnham's stance on public ownership could derail the agreement.
Keir Starmer’s plan for full state ownership marks latest chapter in Scunthorpe plant’s troubled historyFull nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speechNils Pratley: More questions than answers on the futureFour queens – blast furnaces named after Anne, Bess (Elizabeth), Victoria and Mary – loom over the British Steel works at Scunthorpe. Within days the queens could be under public ownership, after Keir Starmer on Monday promised legislation to nationalise the plant.“Strong nations in a world like this need to make steel,” Starmer said on Monday in a speech. The prime minister was hoping decisive action would fend off challenges to his leadership. Continue reading...
Train operator will become 11th national service returned to public ownership since Labour was elected in 2024Great Western Railway will be nationalised in December, the government has announced.The train service has been in private hands for 30 years, mainly run by First Group. Continue reading...
The NSW premier says a family's campaigning after their toddler died following treatment at Northern Beaches Hospital helped change public policy.
The NSW premier says a family's campaigning after their toddler died following treatment at Northern Beaches Hospital helped change public policy.
