Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have “nowhere to hide”, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough. Source: Original News
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UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be “phone-free by default” as a result of the announcement. Source: Original News
Greenland ‘will stay Greenland’, former Trump adviser declares
Donald Trump’s former chief economic adviser said the US president’s actions are a negotiating tactic. Source: Original News
Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years. Source: Original News
China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs
Official figures suggest China’s economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data. Source: Original News
‘Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free’
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards. Source: Original News
IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says. Source: Original News
Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
Donald Trump’s plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals. Source: Original News
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre. Source: Original News
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It’s absurd
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago. Source: Original News