Average water bills likely to hit £2,000 a year by 2050, says Ofwat
Customers in line to pick up cost of vital investment and river cleanups, regulator tells inquiry The average household water bill in England and Wales is likely to reach £2,000 a year by 2050 if supplies are to be maintained, the industry regulator has said. In its submission to the government-commissioned water inquiry, led by…
From snail slime to salmon sperm: the K-beauty boom hits UK high streets
South Korean skincare retailers want to capitalise on viral sales of beauty ranges by opening stores across the UK Korean beauty products are moving from phone screens to UK high streets as social media drives sales of skincare with the help of eye-catching ingredients such as snail slime and salmon sperm. Retailers are looking to…
Bank lowers interest rates and hints at more cuts to come
The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move. The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move. BBC News
BlackRock to order senior managers back to office five days a week – reports
New-York based asset management company about to issue new guidance, according to FT Business live – latest updates BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset management company, is reportedly preparing to order its senior managers to work from the office five days a week. The New-York based company is expected to tell its staff as early as…
Apple hits back at US judge’s ‘extraordinary’ contempt order
The legal battle – started by Epic Games – could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store. The legal battle – started by Epic Games – could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store. BBC News
