Thames Water has lobbied the government to intervene with the regulator to allow it to charge far higher bills, the Guardian can reveal. Advisers and board members of the beleaguered water company are understood to have met Whitehall officials in recent weeks to warn that allowing it to be temporarily renationalised would have a “chilling … Read more
Wegofin was founded by Y.S. Prabhu Kumar in 2023 in Hyderabad, an entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in strategic leadership roles. Kumar’s journey began with a deep-seated commitment to financial inclusion and a drive to innovate within the digital payments sector. Wegofin was created to bridge the gap between banks and their customers, … Read more
House of Commons/BBC Jas Athwal owns a block of flats in Redbridge, east London A Labour MP rents out flats with black mould and ant infestations, the BBC has discovered. Jas Athwal, the newly-elected MP for Ilford South, owns 15 rental flats, making him the biggest landlord in the House of Commons. In one block … Read more
(From left) Sanjay Katkar, Anupama Katkar, Kailash Katkar, and Sneha Katkar of Quick Heal Technologies Limited Image: Mexy Xavier February 18, 2016, Mumbai. Kailash Katkar was getting jittery. His palms were sweating, his tight grip around the handle of the hammer started to loosen, and his eyes stared blankly at the gong. Signs of nerves … Read more
When told by the stadium announcer that they were witnessing history, the Paris spectators roared and applauded. Not that the woman making history actually noticed: Sarah Adam was far too occupied – merrily slamming her wheelchair into other players, all of them men, and zipping across the court to score try after try. Adam is … Read more
Beijing Central Axis in China. Image credit: Costfoto/Future Publishing via Getty Images Each year, UNESCO evaluates and selects new sites to add to its prestigious World Heritage List. This designation helps safeguard these diverse and culturally significant locations for future generations. Discover the 24 remarkable sites that were newly recognised in 2024. Beijing Central Axis, … Read more
Harris campaign launches abortion-focused bus tour as polls continue to indicate momentum against Trump Good morning, US politics blog readers. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz yesterday sat for their first joint interview since launching their campaign, and outlined some of the policies they’d bring to the White House, if elected. Now, they’re looking to press … Read more
Credit cards are no longer an indulgence reserved for high spenders. They have become an essential financial tool, providing convenience, security, and a range of benefits that cash transactions simply cannot match. However, not all credit cards are created equal. One type of card that stands out for its long-term value and appeal is the … Read more
In a new memoir, Mary L Trump, niece of Donald Trump, writes of being pushed to despair, and ketamine therapy, by her uncle’s victory in the 2016 presidential election, his chaotic, far-right administration, and his refusal to leave national politics despite his defeat by Joe Biden in 2020. “I’m here because five years ago, I … Read more
Are you interested in trading or investing in the stock market but don’t know when to start? The key to doing well in the financial markets is having the right information, and knowing how the stock market timings in India work is, of course, a big part of this. Regardless of your expertise in the … Read more