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Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation
A consortium of Thames Water creditors has offered the government a “golden share” giving it veto power over major decisions and hostile takeovers, in a bid to dissuade the new prime minister, Andy Burnham, from nationalising Britain’s biggest water company. The move comes after Burnham signalled he wants greater public control of the debt-laden utility,…
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Kevin Keegan, England and Liverpool great, dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the former England captain and manager and a Liverpool great, has died aged 75 following cancer. His death marks the loss of one of English football’s most recognisable figures, celebrated for an outstanding playing career and influential managerial spells. Keegan won two Ballon d’Or awards, in 1978 and 1979, and helped Liverpool win…
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UK Sticks With Lisa Nandy As Culture Secretary, With Paramount-Warner & BBC Decisions Looming
Andy Burnham, the UK’s new prime minister, has confirmed Lisa Nandy will remain culture secretary rather than being moved in a reshuffle, despite widespread speculation to the contrary. Her continued tenure means she will extend her time at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport beyond two years, making her the longest-serving culture secretary since…
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Reform deputy leader urges Burnham to seize control of Thames Water
Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice has urged Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham to take control of Thames Water. The intervention reflects growing political pressure over the debt-laden water company’s financial stability and the reliability of its services. The article text provided contains no further reporting beyond its headline, because access to the Sky News…
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Sheffield nursery run by same five mums who launched it 20 years ago closes – thestar.co.uk
A Sheffield nursery founded and still run by the same five mothers is closing after two decades. The closure marks the end of a long-standing community childcare service and highlights the personal commitment of its original founders. The nursery was launched 20 years ago by the five mums, who remained involved in running it until…
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Brit tourist drowns after being swept away while swimming with his children in Cancun – as family criticise lifeguards’ ‘slow response’
A British tourist drowned in Cancun, Mexico, after being swept away by powerful waves while swimming in the sea with his two children. His family have criticised lifeguards for what they described as a “slow response” to the emergency, raising questions about safety provisions at the popular Mexican resort. Full details of the incident, including…
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Farewell to ‘Mighty Mouse’ Kevin Keegan – the diminutive pioneer let his emotions run wild and was a riot of colour and flame in a grey world: OLIVER HOLT
Kevin Keegan, the former England international and manager known as “Mighty Mouse”, has died at the age of 75 following a battle with cancer. In this tribute, Daily Mail columnist Oliver Holt reflects on Keegan as a footballing pioneer whose exuberant, emotional style and colourful personality stood out in an era of English football often…
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Burnham charms Trump as President hails ‘very good’ first call on North Sea oil, trade and Iran
Andy Burnham has held his first call with US President Donald Trump since becoming Prime Minister, with Trump publicly describing the conversation as “very good”. The call reportedly touched on North Sea oil, trade and Iran, marking one of the new premier’s first acts on the world stage as he settles into Downing Street. The…
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Comic Romesh Ranganathan was paid to front the BBC’s ‘shameless’ licence fee advert
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has faced criticism after appearing in a new BBC advert promoting the licence fee, with critics branding the campaign “shameless” given the corporation’s ongoing funding troubles. Ranganathan, a well-known BBC face through shows such as The Weakest Link and his various comedy and travel programmes, was reportedly paid to front the advert,…