Podcast Summary
Water price hike: Britain's largest water company, Thameswater, aims to increase water bills by nearly 60% over the next five years to prevent sewage spills and ensure survival, despite criticism and a proposed cap from the water regulator.
Thameswater, Britain's largest water company, is urgently seeking to increase water bills by almost 60% over the next five years to prevent sewage spills and ensure survival. This comes after criticism from the wider industry regarding a proposed cap from the water regulator. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, meanwhile, is working on resetting relations with Europe, but it may not be an easy process, especially with France as a key obstacle. In other news, at least nine Palestinians have reportedly been killed in the occupied West Bank following an Israeli military counter-terrorism operation, which has been condemned by the Palestinian Authority. The Chancellor has not ruled out inheritance tax rises, but will not write the budget two months early. Rachel Reeves has warned of painful decisions coming in October. These are some of the key developments from today's news.
Palestinian uprising, Hamas: Hamas claims responsibility for deadly attack in West Bank, fear of larger uprising against Palestinian Authority. Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer through national screening program can save lives, but many men unaware of their right to PSA test at age 50 and face obstacles when trying to get tested
The situation in the West Bank remains tense, with Hamas claiming responsibility for a deadly attack and the fear of a larger uprising against the Palestinian Authority. Meanwhile, in health news, a call for a national screening program for prostate cancer is gaining attention, as early detection and treatment can save lives. However, many men are not aware of their right to a PSA test at age 50 and may face obstacles when trying to get tested, potentially leading to unnecessary illness and death. This underscores the importance of education and advocacy around preventative health measures.