The UK government is considering plans to give mayors and other local leaders powers to oversee water companies, including input on spending and holding bosses to account over bills and sewage discharges. The proposal would create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives and accountability.
BBC News – UK Move would mean some input on companies’ spending and holding bosses to account over bills and sewage discharges Mayors and other local politicians could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the UK government to bring utilities under greater public control. Local leaders would have the power to direct some parts of water companies’ spending and hold bosses to account over bills…
Move would mean some input on companies’ spending and holding bosses to account over bills and sewage discharges Mayors and other local politicians could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the UK government to bring utilities under greater public control. Local leaders would have the power to direct some parts of water companies’ spending and hold bosses to account over bills…
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Sky News – UK Prince Harry and Meghan have changed their children's school in the United Kingdom for security reasons, according to a family spokesman. Their private security team raised concerns about securing the school route in traffic. The move came just days after the start of the school year, and the level of police protection the family needs is also under review.
BBC News – UK Gwent Police said he was arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.
Sky News – UK Police carry out door-to-door inquiries in Brantham and a helicopter has been seen circling the area.
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