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Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumption Water companies could be allowed to raise bills for customers during periods of drought under proposals being considered by the sector’s…

Crypto wallet provider SafePal discloses data breach affecting nearly 40,000 users' order information

Turbocharge special needs internships to help tackle UK youth jobs crisis, says Milburn

Government review led by former minister to recommend huge expansion of onsite schemes for those who need support Specialist internships designed to secure work for young people with special educational needs should be put on “turbocharge”…

Fintiri’s Senatorship Is for the Youth

Adamawa’s youth have never had it this good. The administration of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has demonstrated, through concrete policies and programmes, that it is a government for the youth. 1. Youth Employment: Over 4,000 civil…

Ukraine attacks Wildberries, Russia's biggest online market

Since mid-July, Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries almost every day. Ukraine says it's disrupting front-line shipments. But experts say it's disrupting Russia's economy.

West Africa: Lithium in the Sahel - How Armed Groups Are Exploiting the Global Scramble for the Critical Mineral

[The Conversation Africa] Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium.

Fed’s Internal Rate Debate Faces New Scrutiny

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting will offer a closer look at the debate that produced three dissents in favor of a quarter-point rate increase, an unusually visible split as policymakers contend with elevated inflation and…

Rs 6,400-crore IPO rush: 7 companies set to tap primary market next week

The IPO market anticipates a busy week with seven companies planning public offerings. These upcoming issues aim to collectively raise more than Rs 6,400 crore from investors. Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart will…

Inside the Business of Ultra Luxury Travel

Luxury Travel and Event Expert Olivia Ferney sits down with Lisa Mateo, Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar on Bloomberg This Weekend and shares how she has built a business catering to ultrawealthy clients whose requests can range from…

Donalds Looks to Build on DeSantis Legacy

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds is on Bloomberg This Weekend and tells hosts Joe Mathieu and Carol Massar that affordability will be central to his campaign for Florida governor, proposing changes aimed at property taxes, insurance, housing…

Beef Prices Stay High as US Cattle Supply Shrinks

Tyson Foods is cutting beef-processing capacity as the US cattle herd nears a five-decade low driving up livestock costs and contributing to persistent losses in beef business. Bloomberg News Agriculture Reporter Ilena Peng is on Bloomberg…

Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules

The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.