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Can troubled Thames Water avoid collapse?
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Can troubled Thames Water avoid collapse?

The water company that supplies clean water and removes waste for a quarter of the UK is, quite simply, drowning in debt. When the company was privatised in 1989, it had no debt. But over the years it borrowed heavily and is currently £15.4bn in debt. A large proportion of that was added when Macquarie,...

Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger
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Child taken by floodwaters saved by a stranger

Devastating floods in north-east Afghanistan saw homes swept away, roads destroyed and hundreds killed last week. The BBC spent a day in one of the worst affected villages, speaking to people and hearing some incredible stories – including that of a child being rescued from the floodwaters. Zulaikha, 10, was floating on her back near...

Daniel Anjorin: Funeral taking place for boy who died in sword attack
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Daniel Anjorin: Funeral taking place for boy who died in sword attack

Daniel was a pupil at Bancroft’s school, in Woodford Green, east London. A tribute on the school’s website read: “He was a true scholar, demonstrating commendable dedication to his academic pursuits. “His positive nature and gentle character will leave a lasting impact on us. Losing such a young pupil is something we will always struggle...