Outdoor group socialising allowed from Monday in England; Merkel presses German states to get tough with Covid curbs; Dr Birx says earlier action would have mitigated US deaths
England ‘failing to invest in water networks to avoid future droughts’
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England is failing to invest in the water networks needed to avoid a future of recurrent serious droughts, with current policies amounting to the government “keeping [its] fingers crossed”, the UK’s infrastructure chi...
Bank of England under fire over £23m bonus payouts
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The Bank of England, which has been criticised for underestimating the threat of rising inflation, last year paid out bonuses to its staff amounting to more than £23m, the Observer can reveal. This bonus pot was at it...
UK heatwave: wildfires break out across England – video
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As parts of England officially enter drought, wildfires are smouldering across the country. Footage posted to social media showed smoke billowing over Hollow ponds, near Leytonstone in east London. Videos also showed ...
The Bank of England after Boris Johnson: should inflation target be raised?
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The performance and mandate of the Bank of England have become central issues in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party, and therefore as the UK’s prime minister. But with recent revi...
Millions more in England facing hosepipe ban ahead of drought ruling
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A hosepipe ban could be introduced as early as Friday by Britain’s largest water company, covering London and much of the south-east of England, after a drought is declared across eight areas of England on Friday. Tha...
Global weekly coronavirus deaths have fallen 9%, WHO reports
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The number of coronavirus deaths fell 9% in the past week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization. The UN health agency said...
Today we mourn the loss of a brave soldier in the battle against coronavirus. Thank you CovidSafe app!!!
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Head of CBI urges Boris Johnson to offer immediate help with energy bills
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The head of the Confederation of British Industry has called on Boris Johnson to take immediate action to help people with soaring energy bills, warning that putting it off until after the Conservative leadership vote...