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The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 27 people have been killed by Israeli gunfire - and dozens injured - in another shooting near a new aid distribution centre in the southern city of Rafah. Also: The future of Thames Water is unclear after a rescue deal collapses as ministers say they are ready to intervene. And: Abandoned buildings in the Algarve are being searched by police investigating the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.Environment Secretary Steve Reed joins Nick as KKR pull out of plans to buy Thames Water.And British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies speaks to LBC as Canoeing OnlyFans star opens up after having Olympic dream sunk.All of this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv How nitrous oxide became a deadly but legal American addiction Odisha Indian teacher gets life sentence for deadly wedding bomb murders A1 Northumberland Homes left to rot on cancelled road route US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting Tesco shoppers mock VAR style cameras at self checkout Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fitting scandal Met Police Call handler resigns over colleagues reinstatement London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation Giants Causeway visitors urged not to jam coins into rocks Thames Water fined 122.7m in biggest ever penalty

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fitting scandal Tesco shoppers mock VAR style cameras at self checkout Giants Causeway visitors urged not to jam coins into rocks Odisha Indian teacher gets life sentence for deadly wedding bomb murders How nitrous oxide became a deadly but legal American addiction Met Police Call handler resigns over colleagues reinstatement Thames Water fined 122.7m in biggest ever penalty US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting A1 Northumberland Homes left to rot on cancelled road route London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Met Police Call handler resigns over colleagues reinstatement Thousands in line for payouts over forced meter fitting scandal A1 Northumberland Homes left to rot on cancelled road route London mayor backs report calling for cannabis decriminalisation US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting Thames Water fined 122.7m in biggest ever penalty Giants Causeway visitors urged not to jam coins into rocks How nitrous oxide became a deadly but legal American addiction Tesco shoppers mock VAR style cameras at self checkout Odisha Indian teacher gets life sentence for deadly wedding bomb murders

A petition has been set up by people living on an estate near Gravesend to try and get rid of the management firm.Residents of Springhead Parkway claim their bills have gone up, but the area has gone downhill. Hear from a couple living there and the local MP who is supporting them.Also in today's podcast, life jackets have been delivered to children at a school in east Kent in memory of a little boy who died after falling into a river during a family day out.Six-year-old Lucas Dobson had tried to climb onto a boat on the River Stour at Sandwich in August 2019.A safety campaign set up in his name has taken kit to pupils in Ash.Thames Water, which covers parts of north Kent, has been fined nearly £123 million by regulator Ofwat.The biggest ever penalty comes after investigations found the firm caused an "unacceptable impact on the environment".Meantime, campaigners are calling for water testing to be carried out at Kent's swimming spots all year round.Last week we told you how experts will monitor the levels of bacteria at the coast during the summer season. Hear from a member of Surfers Against Sewage.We've got an update on a story we brought to you on the podcast earlier this month.You'll be pleased to know a Strood man who'd waited four years for a dropped kerb to be installed outside his home, has finally had the work done.And in sport, if you head to the sports pages of KentOnline you can read the memories of some former Gillingham players 25 years after they were promoted to the now Championship.The side beat Wigan Athletic at Wembley in the play-off final.

In this episode of Waterfall, Cath is joined by Andrew Tucker from Thames Water about how much water we really use daily and how to reduce it and explore common activities like showering and flushing toilets, reveal surprising facts about hidden water waste, and explain how smart meters can help spot leaks and save money. With practical tips and insights, this episode shows how small changes can make a big difference for your water bill and the environment. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview 1:15 – Guest Introduction 2:12 – Vox Pops on Daily Water Use 6:02 – Real Water Usage vs Perception 10:10 – Benefits of Smart Water Meters 14:11 – Leaks, Water Waste & Practical Savings Tips   Notes Water meter calculator - CCW Water saving calculator - Thames Water

Canada approves its first Small Modular Reactor (SMR), but critics argue it's a costly, high-risk distraction from cheaper, proven renewables. Ontario Clean Air Alliance explains the financial and security risks Plug-and-play solar is finally coming to the U.S., launching in Utah this summer with no permits or installers required. EcoFlow's new modular solar kits, with similar kits already popular in Europe and China, they could revolutionize backyard and balcony power for American homeowners. Support The Clean Energy Show on Patreon for exciting perks! Also this week: Thames Water warns that London may face water restrictions following the driest spring in nearly 70 years. As Brian plans his summer visit, the city's leaky infrastructure—losing enough water daily to fill 230 Olympic-sized pools—adds urgency to the crisis. – EcoFlow's new “Stream” solar energy system starts at $599, with optional battery backup. See ZDNet. – Manitoba's skyrocketing EV charging prices spark backlash—$700 for two hours? – Mazda switches to Tesla's NACS charging plug in Japan, adding to the global shift.  The Lightning Round: – U.S. budget cuts all tax incentives for new nuclear – Sweden hits 63.3% EV adoption – U.S. could be powered 1x over by solar-covered parking lots – GM unveils a lithium manganese-rich battery promising higher range and lower costs – Plus: A look at Onox, the all-electric tractor with swappable battery packs via Electrek Email us at CleanEnergyShow@gmail.com or leave a voice message at speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow Donate via PayPal.

The boss of Thames Water tells MPs his company is prepared for a drought this summer

In 2006 an Australian investment bank bought Thames Water – Britain's biggest water company. Everything went well for a bit. And then people started noticing something strange. Sewage in the water. Leaking pipes. Hosepipe bans. Now in 2025 Thames Water is on the brink of financial collapse and looking for new owners. There is even talk about doing something shocking. Nationalisation.So what went wrong? Why did this water company which makes healthy profits year on year fail so badly. And what can that tell us about how the dream of free market capitalism has turned out, not just here but also in Donald Trump's America.David Dimbleby traces the history of an idea that charts his lifespan. It started on a chicken farm in Sussex, gained traction in the shadows of post-war London and rose to heights of excess in the new champagne bars of the City.But who are the little-known people behind it? What did they want? And is the free market here to stay? Or are we entering a new era?Presenter: David Dimbleby Producer: Jo Barratt Sound Design: Peregrine Andrews Executive Producers: Joe Sykes and Dasha Lisitsina Story Editors: Joe Sykes and Dasha Lisitsina Commissioning Editor: Dan ClarkeA Samizdat Audio production for BBC Radio 4

In this mini edition of Waterfall, Water Demand Reduction Manager at Thames Water, Andrew Tucker, joins Mike for an illuminating discussion on what a leaky loo actually is and what we can do about them. The full length edition of this episode was originally released on 29/9/2023.

Renowned cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt falls victim to a phishing attack, resulting in the exposure of thousands of subscriber details, and don't lose your life savings in a whisky scam...All this and more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault.Plus! Don't miss our featured interview with Alastair Paterson, CEO and co-founder of Harmonic Security, discussing how companies can adopt Generative AI without putting their sensitive data at risk.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:A Sneaky Phish Just Grabbed my Mailchimp Mailing List - Troy Hunt.Thunderbird breach notice.Opération Cactus - Le Groupement d'Intérêt Public Action contre la Cybermalveillance.Cancer patient lost life savings to whisky barrel scammers - BBC. How to spot an investment scam - Saga Money.More than £612 million was lost to investment fraud in the UK last year - City of London Police. Thames Water: Inside the Crisis - BBC iPlayer.Who let the BBC inside Thames Water? - The New Statesman.Smashing Security merchandise (t-shirts, mugs, stickers and stuff)Sponsored by:Harmonic - Let your teams adopt AI tools safely by protecting sensitive data in real time with minimal effort. Harmonic Security gives you full control and stops leaks so your teams can innovate confidently.Vanta – Expand the scope of your security program with market-leading compliance automation… while saving time and money. Smashing Security listeners get $1000 off!Acronis Threat Research Unit - Your secret weapon against cyber attacks. Access the reports now.SUPPORT THE SHOW:Tell your friends and colleagues about “Smashing Security”, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser.Become a supporter via Patreon or Apple...

Letting the cameras go behind the scenes of a company is always a risky strategy - but did it pay off for Thames Water? David Yelland and Simon Lewis assess whether BBC2's Thames Water: Inside the Crisis is a PR victory or a PR disaster for the much maligned utility. The frontline staff emerge as heroes, but is the real story being told? Also, how bad PR can kill a business - will the Tesla brand survive being tainted by Elon Musk? And how Prince William is using Aston Villa and football as soft Royal power. Beware - fake it at your own peril.Producer: Eve Streeter Editor: Sarah Teasdale Executive Producer: William Miller Music by Eclectic Sounds A Raconteur Studios production for BBC Radio 4

In this week's episode of Over The Top, Under The Radar, Carys and Gary discuss the government's slashing of disability benefits, the drama at Reform UK, the persecution of a Palestinian student in America, and Thames Water's finances (with some chat about poo).Support us on PATREON - get bonus episodes, a weekly newsletter and become a part of our members-only WhatsApp community.Email us at info@overunderpod.comSign up to the newsletter at www.overunderpod.comFollow us on all socials @over_under_pod_Over The Top Under The Radar is made by the production team of Andrew Spence, Bernard Achampong, Emma Stephens, Pat Younge and Sarah MylesVisuals by J10XJJ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wall Street stocks fell on Monday, and Pimco has recorded a 17% paper profit on its portion of a £3bn emergency loan that it and others are set to provide to ailing utility Thames Water. Plus, hundreds of people have been killed in Syria after clashes between pro-government and pro-Assad forces escalated into sectarian violence. Mentioned in this podcast:Wall Street stocks tumble as investors fret over US economic slowdownIs this dotcom bust 2.0?US condemns Syria violence after hundreds killed in sectarian clashesPimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loanThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thames Water, which serves 16 million customers in and around London, is seeking court approval for up to 3 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) of emergency funding to prevent the cash-strapped company from falling into government administration. The High Court in London began a four-day hearing on the financing package, with Thames Water facing off against smaller creditors who complain that the deal is too expensive and favors bigger investors. Creditors holding about 90% of the company's debt have already backed the deal. Without the funding, Thames Water will run out of money in March, which could force the government to temporarily nationalize the company. Both the government and Thames Water say water will continue flowing to customers regardless of what happens. Thames Water, which has about 17 billion pounds ($20.9 billion) of debt and has been repeatedly cited for illegal sewage spills, is at the center of a nationwide backlash over rising water bills as Britain seeks to modernize its water and sewage systems to cope with climate change and a growing population. The company has been the focus of criticism from consumers and politicians who say Thames Water created its own problems by paying overly generous dividends to investors and high salaries to executives while failing to invest in pipelines, pumps and reservoirs. Company executives say the fault lies with regulators, who kept bills too low for too long, starving the company of the cash it needed to fund improvements. Ofwat, which regulates water companies in England and Wales, in December approved a 35% increase in Thames Water's consumer charges over the next five years. The company argued that bills needed to rise by 53% in order to finance needed projects and provide the financial returns necessary to attract investors. The company had until Feb. 18 to appeal the decision. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

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KKR has submitted a preliminary bid to take a majority stake in Thames Water, and HSBC set out its cost cuts in its annual earnings report yesterday. UK inflation hit a 10-month high. Plus, Germany has lost half a million manufacturing jobs since 2020. Mentioned in this podcast:German manufacturing job losses deepen fears over industrial declineUK inflation rises to 10-month high of 3% in JanuaryHSBC sets out scale of cost cuts under chief executive's restructuring planKKR submits £4bn bid to take majority stake in Thames WaterSubscription promo: ft.com/briefingsaleThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Lulu Smyth, and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Tomorrow Thames Water will be going to the High Court in London for the start of hearings to approve a restructuring plan for its debts. So we thought it might be worth a listen back to an episode we made last spring about how the company which leaks raw sewage into our rivers managed to rack up unsustainable levels of debt while also paying out dividends to shareholders. Warning: this podcast includes exclusive interviews from those brave enough to take a dip in The Thames.Episode first broadcast on 28 May 2024. This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.co.uk/thestoryGuest: Dominic O'Connell, Business Presenter, Times Radio.Host: Luke Jones.Clips: 5 News, Sky News.Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this year-end episode of The Future of Water, podcast host and Bluefield President Reese Tisdale shares his reflections on the most pressing issues that shaped the water sector in 2024 and offers a forward-looking perspective for 2025. Covering a range of topics, Reese dives into global trends, challenges, and opportunities that you need to watch in the new year. 1. Germany's Economic Challenges and the EU's Troubles Germany, the largest economy in the Eurozone, faces mounting challenges—from slow GDP growth to underinvestment in infrastructure. These issues have ripple effects across Europe, including the water sector, as infrastructure upgrades struggle to keep pace with economic pressures. 2. EPA's Cybersecurity Report: A Wake-Up Call The EPA's report on vulnerabilities in U.S. drinking water systems highlights critical cybersecurity risks. With nearly 193 million Americans reliant on systems susceptible to high-risk threats, the need for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy has never been more urgent. 3. Thames Water's Financial Challenges The U.K.'s largest water utility is grappling with nearly £19 billion in debt, stringent regulatory oversight, and mounting public scrutiny. Reese explores the financial and operational pressures reshaping the U.K. water market and what it means for utilities globally. 4. Water Sector M&A Maintains Momentum While the pace of transactions has moderated, 2024 saw 334 water sector deals, driven by falling interest rates and infrastructure incentives. Reese highlights the segments and companies leading the charge, from hardware & equipment to geographic expansion in key markets. 5. Companies Putting Water First Major players like Georg Fischer, Kemira, Veralto, and DuPont Water Solutions continued to prioritize water in 2024, driving sustainability, innovation, and technological advancements. Their strategies underscore the rising prominence of water as a critical industry focus. 6. U.S. Elections: Shaping Water's Future The 2024 U.S. elections introduced significant implications for water policy and funding. Reese examines how shifts in political leadership could influence federal regulations, public funding programs, and private sector dynamics in the years ahead. If you enjoy listening to The Future of Water Podcast, please tell a friend or colleague, and if you haven't already, please click to follow this podcast wherever you listen. If you'd like to be informed of water market news, trends, perspectives and analysis from Bluefield Research, subscribe to Waterline, our weekly newsletter published each Wednesday. Related Research & Analysis: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033 Hardware, Equipment, and Services Distributors: Channel Strategies for the Water Sector 2024 U.S. Elections: Implications for the Water Industry

Thames Water bills will rise by more than a third to an average of £588 over the next five years despite its dismal record on pollution and leaks.Water regulator Ofwat said the UK's biggest water company, which supplies London and was recently fined £18 million for breaking share dividends rules, will be allowed to hike its bills by an inflation-busting £152, or 35 per cent - that's an average £31 a year.The charges are being hiked to fund a £104 billion spending plan, with other water companies in England and Wales following suit increasing customer bills.The Standard podcast is joined by Matthew Topham, lead campaigner at We Own It, a pressure group for public ownership.In part two, patients with sleep apnoea are receiving a choice of two nerve stimulators from University College London Hospitals to combat the condition, and it's the first UK healthcare provider to offer both therapies without needing bulky equipment.We're joined by Mr Ryan Chin Taw Cheong, consultant ENT and sleep surgeon at UCLH's Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast,Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended the decision to reject compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age, saying the taxpayer cannot afford it. Thames Water will be allowed to increase customer bills by over a third by 2030. Nick speaks to Energy Consumers Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh.Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley joins live in the studio. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Podcast.

Southern Water customers in Kent are going to see a 53% rise in bills over the next five years.It's the biggest increase announced by the regulator today.Elsewhere in the county, Thames Water have been allowed to put bills up by 35%, South East Water will get a 24% hike and for Affinity, it's 26%. We've been getting reaction from a campaigner at SOS Whitstable.Also in today's podcast, a Kent farmer's died after choking on food while out for a meal.David Deme, who used to run Chegworth Valley near Harrietsham, passed away after being rushed to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford earlier this month. The 77-year-old's family have paid tribute.A Medway GP has been telling us why he's against the idea of charging people a small fee to see a doctor.It's been suggested as a way to reduce the number of time wasters, and unnecessary appointments that are made each day. Hear from Dr Julian Spinks.A charity that supports young asylum seekers in Kent is hoping to collect second hand bikes to help give them more freedom.Kent Refugee Action Network in Canterbury has distributed 50 to young people so far but has a huge waiting list.And, we've got more on a goat that escaped from a nature reserve near Rochester three months ago.MacGyver has suddenly returned - something that's been described as a 'Christmas miracle' by wardens - hear from one of them.

Some Maidstone businesses have been accused of "trying to con the public" for displaying the wrong food hygiene rating, or none at all.An investigation's found nine out of ten restaurants and takeaways with low scores in the town were misleading customers about their rating.A man who attacked a Kent Police officer with a pair of scissors has been found guilty of attempted murder.The PC suffered more than 20 injuries, mostly to the face and neck, when it happened in June last year. Hear the moment shortly before the attack happened when police tried to arrest Robert Jenner, 50, at his flat in Albion Place .We've got reaction after Thames Water blamed wet weather over the spring and summer for a rise in sewage leaks.More than 350 category one spills were reported for the latest timeframe, that's a rise of 40%. Hear from a clean water campaigner from SOS Whitstable. Its been confirmed extra events will be happening in Rochester this weekend, after the Dickensian Christmas festival had to be cancelled.The council called it off ahead of Storm Darragh battering the county.Some Dickens characters will be there this weekend, an artisan and farmers market will take place in the Blue Boar car park - there'll be street performers too.A Kent animal park's raised enough money to build a new enclosure for lions rescued from war-torn Ukraine.The five lions were rescued from the country and will eventually be moved to the Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden.And, charities have been telling us what it means to receive some of the thousands of toys you donated to the Give a Gift appeal on our sister radio station kmfm.The team are out and about this week delivering presents to organisations supporting young people.

There are calls for more to be done to revive Ramsgate town centre as figure show 1 in 4 shops there is empty.MP Polly Billington has been meeting with an action group set up to tackle the problem, and backed new powers enabling the council to bring sites back into use.Hear from reporter Max Chesson who's been investigating the issue.Also in today's podcast, the UK's signed a joint-action plan with Germany aimed at stopping people-smuggling gangs and dangerous small boat crossings to Kent.Berlin's pledged to tighten its laws to make it easier to prosecute those facilitating illegal crossings to Britain.One of Kent's water companies has reported a 40% increase in pollution incidents in the first half of this year.Thames Water reported over 350 category one sewage spills in the six months to the end of September.There's been an increase the number of reports of pet neglect in Kent.RSPCA figures show there were nearly 1,500 cases from January to September this year - that's the fifth highest in the country.Nationally there's been a 25% increase. Hear from the charity as to why they think it's happening.Social care providers in Kent say they are on the brink of collapse following measures announced in the autumn budget.It's been described as a triple whammy - with an increase in national insurance contribution, plus a lowering of the threshold, as well as a hike in minimum wage. We've been speaking to the Kent Autistic Trust.Figures seen by the KentOnline Podcast show a significant discrepancy in the number of e-scooters being seized in different parts of Kent.400 of the vehicles have been confiscated by police in the county since the start of January 2022. We've been getting reaction from police and crime commissioner Matthew Scott.And in sport, Kent Cricket have named Adam Hollioake as the new head coach of the men's team.The former Surrey captain and England player has signed a contract until the end of the 2027 season.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Ex Wales international Natasha Harding in academy cash claims Human Cell Atlas project transforms understanding of human body Ofwat rules out customers paying 195,000 Thames Water boss bonus MPs raise questions about Chancellor Rachel Reeves CV UK to decommission ships, drones and helicopters to save 500m The model, British tech and Russias war machine Ukraine fires UK made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for first time Rust premieres at Polish film festival three years after shooting Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trumps return Liam Paynes funeral to be held on Wednesday

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Bridgewater is joining forces with State Street's asset management arm to offer an ETF, Ukraine has struck a military target inside Russia using US-made long-range missiles for the first time, and Walmart's third-quarter revenue beat forecasts. Plus, Asia's arms makers and naval shipbuilders are leading a global surge in defence stocks. Mentioned in this podcast:Bridgewater opens strategy to retail investors through State Street ETFUkraine strikes Russia with US-made long-range missiles for first time Walmart raises guidance as it beats third-quarter forecasts Asian arms makers lead defence stock rally in bet on global rearmament Thames Water dumps 104bn litres of sewage ahead of new tunnel opening The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calendar year inflows in to exchange traded funds surpassed their previous full-year record at the end of October, and we look at how Donald Trump's win ushers in a new era for Elon Musk. Plus, rival groups of bondholders are vying to extend loans to the troubled UK utility Thames Water. Mentioned in this podcast:Elon Musk's gamble on Donald Trump pays offHow Thames Water became a battleground for hedge fundsETF flows smash full year recordThe FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Joseph Salcedo. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Harris rocketed into the race but can she defeat Trump Black Powerlist Dean Forbes named as most influential black Briton Raye Singers car containing songwriting books for new album stolen Thames Water thrown cash lifeline to survive into 2025 Keir Starmer struggles to define working people tax pledge Menendez brothers should be resentenced with parole says LA DA Jay Emmanuel Thomas denies importing drugs into the UK Pioneering eyebrow surgery removes large brain tumours Small boats traded by Channel smugglers in German city of Essen Bruce Springsteen I rarely see my bandmates weve met enough

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Thames Water thrown cash lifeline to survive into 2025 Harris rocketed into the race but can she defeat Trump Pioneering eyebrow surgery removes large brain tumours Menendez brothers should be resentenced with parole says LA DA Jay Emmanuel Thomas denies importing drugs into the UK Bruce Springsteen I rarely see my bandmates weve met enough Black Powerlist Dean Forbes named as most influential black Briton Keir Starmer struggles to define working people tax pledge Small boats traded by Channel smugglers in German city of Essen Raye Singers car containing songwriting books for new album stolen

It's a special evening Bonus Pod featuring Pascal Lang!Pascal Lang has well over a decade of experience in supporting, developing and then applying water specific software solutions. He spent several years at Scottish Water and Thames Water, leveraging hydraulic modelling applications to inform not only long-term planning outcomes but also operational responses to network. Building on this utility experience Pascal went on to lead product functions at Innovyze and is currently a Director of Product Management for Xylem's wastewater solutions, specifically focusing on optimisation of controllable assets both in the network as well as the plant to protect the public, the environment and deliver improved performance where possible.”LinkedInOr email: pascal.lang@xylem.com Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC at the Colorado School of Mines Nov 12th and 13th.Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com   

Lesley's back from her trip to Iceland with lots to talk about and share including disturbing news about The Gulf Stream.https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/09/atlantic-ocean-circulation-nearing-devastating-tipping-point-study-findsThere seem to be more leaks from within this new Labour government than a set of Thames Water's pipes. This time on what might be in next week's Budget. BBC Scotland's Sunday Show focused on this. We look at who was on the show and what questions were asked. What questions weren't asked,especially  of Energy Minister Michael Shanks in terms of GB Energy and Carbon Capture and Storage.Sticking with energy Lesley takes the lid off a looming crisis particularly impacting Scotland over smart meters.Meanwhile Labour held a swanky Investment Summit trumpeting a £63 Billion post-election boost in investment.What's the reality behind the boast, what have Labour promised the likes of Blackrock, and just how many new jobs will all this cash create?All this plus the new movie about the early years of Trump's rise ,"The Apprentice" reviewed. ★ Support this podcast ★

Les autorités londoniennes sont particulièrement inquiètes à cause des "fatbergs", des amas monstrueux de graisse solidifiée, de déchets et d'autres substances non biodégradables qui se forment dans les égouts. Ces accumulations deviennent un problème majeur pour la gestion des infrastructures souterraines et la salubrité publique. Les fatbergs ne sont pas un problème exclusivement londonien, mais ils sont particulièrement médiatisés dans cette ville en raison de la gravité des blocages qui s'y produisent. 1. Obstruction des égoutsLes "fatbergs" obstruent les égouts de Londres, souvent dans des sections cruciales du réseau souterrain. Ces masses, composées de graisses rejetées par les restaurants et les foyers, combinées avec des produits non biodégradables comme les lingettes, couches et cotons-tiges, peuvent atteindre des tailles gigantesques. En 2017, un "fatberg" pesant environ 130 tonnes et mesurant 250 mètres a été découvert dans les égouts d'East London. Ces obstructions peuvent causer des blocages majeurs, entraînant des inondations de rues, de maisons et d'entreprises par des eaux usées non traitées. 2. Coûts élevés de nettoyage et de maintenanceLes opérations pour retirer ces "fatbergs" sont extrêmement coûteuses et complexes. Le nettoyage d'un "fatberg" peut prendre plusieurs semaines, voire des mois, et nécessite l'intervention d'équipes spécialisées équipées de camions d'aspiration, de jets d'eau à haute pression et parfois d'outils manuels pour casser les masses solides. Cela représente des coûts énormes pour la ville. Par exemple, Thames Water, la société responsable de la gestion des égouts de Londres, dépense plusieurs millions de livres sterling chaque année pour enlever ces amas. 3. Problèmes environnementaux et sanitairesLes "fatbergs" ne sont pas seulement une nuisance technique, mais posent aussi des risques pour la santé publique. Les égouts bouchés peuvent provoquer des débordements d'eaux usées dans les rues et les habitations, créant des conditions insalubres qui favorisent la propagation de maladies. De plus, le traitement des eaux usées devient moins efficace en présence de ces obstructions, ce qui affecte la qualité de l'eau dans les rivières et peut contribuer à la pollution de la Tamise. 4. Problème croissant en raison des habitudes de consommationLe problème des "fatbergs" est aggravé par les habitudes modernes de consommation. L'usage de lingettes humides, souvent non biodégradables, a explosé au cours des dernières années. Ces produits, bien que parfois étiquetés comme "jetables", ne se dégradent pas correctement dans les systèmes d'égouts et contribuent à la formation des "fatbergs". De plus, le déversement de graisses dans les canalisations par les foyers et les restaurants continue d'alimenter ce problème, malgré les campagnes de sensibilisation des autorités. ConclusionLes autorités londoniennes s'inquiètent du phénomène des "fatbergs" car il menace l'intégrité du réseau d'égouts, entraîne des coûts de maintenance importants, pose des risques sanitaires et environnementaux, et semble être un problème croissant en raison de nos habitudes de consommation. C'est une véritable bataille pour préserver les infrastructures souterraines de Londres. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

As Keir Starmer enthuses to merchant banks and global conglomerates about opening up Britain for investment … and tearing down regulatory barriers that get in their way … the Matts wonder who actually runs the country? Not least since one of the shiny new investors are the very same people who ransacked Thames Water. And while we are talking about investment, what about the drastic cuts to local government funding that are damaging some of the most vulnerable in society? Also - Alex Salmond … is it too soon to mention the dark side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cannot achieve food security or climate stability without restoring nature according to a new report from Natural England, which outlines the value of the natural world to our society and our economy. The State of Natural Capital Report says the wildlife and countryside in England should be seen as a 'National Wealth Service' - an economic asset which is vital to national prosperity. It puts a figure on the value of some natural services - for instance it claims pollination is worth around 500 million pounds to agriculture.Thames Water wants to build a new reservoir near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, which could hold 150 billion litres of water! It would cover 4 and half square miles and the company says it would secure future water supply for 15 million people across the South East. But local campaigners say Thames Water should focus on reducing water leakage, before building it. We hear from one farmer facing a compulsory purchase order of some of their land if the plans are approved.And farmers are getting the highest price for their beef animals in England and Wales, for ten years. Part of the reason, according to Meat Promotion Wales (Hybu Cig Cymru), is growing domestic demand.Presented by Anna Hill Produced by Heather Simons

The US is inviting foreign ministers from Israel and Arab countries to the Nato summit next month, EY's new global chief executive confirmed that the firm will not split in two, and Thames Water is on the brink of a financial collapse. Plus, the FT's Lucy Fisher explains why immigration is an important issue in the UK elections. Mentioned in this podcast:US invites Arab and Israeli ministers to Nato anniversary summit New EY chief rules out reviving plan to split Big Four firm in two Neither politicians nor the public think straight on immigration Thames Water warns ageing assets pose ‘risk to public safety' The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Mischa Frankl-Duval, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK's sorry state of affairs when it comes to water and railways is both a massive problem and an opportunity for the incoming government. Water companies are teetering on the brink of collapse and it feels inevitable that they will soon fall back in to public ownership. But how can we pay for renationalised services? Cat Hobbs from We Own It talks to Nish and Coco about the history of privatisation and the opportunities that renationalised services present to the UK. And economist and activist Gary Stevenson explores how the public can rewrite the narrative on taxation - starting with a 1% tax on people with wealth of over £10,000,000. But why stop there? Coco and Nish ask about other potential boons to the state budget. Pod Save the UK is a Reduced Listening production for Crooked Media.Contact us via email: PSUK@reducedlistening.co.ukWhatsApp: 07494 933 444 (UK) or + 44 7494 933 444 (internationally)Insta: https://instagram.com/podsavetheukTwitter: https://twitter.com/podsavetheukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheukFacebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/podsavetheworld Guests:Cat Hobbs, Director of We Own ItGary Stevenson, the Activist and Economist behind Gary's Economics Useful links:Come to see Pod Save the UK live at Edinburgh Fringe!https://weownit.org.uk/https://patrioticmillionaires.uk/