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UK water firms get smaller rate hikes than sought amid struggle to cut pollution, attract investors

Times Union 

British regulators have slashed proposed rate increases by water companies, crimping revenue at a time they are struggling to persuade investors to finance efforts to reduce sewage spills that have fouled waterways around the country. Under the draft decision by regulator Ofwat, Thames Water, Britain’s biggest water company, would be allowed to hike consumer bills by 23% over the next five years, about half of the 44% increase the company requested. The prospect of big rate increases has sparked outrage in Britain... Читать дальше...

Five arrested for aggravated indecent assault in Wedza

The Herald 

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent FIVE women have been arrested for stripping a woman and brutally assaulting her with tree branches while recording the whole incident on video. The video went viral on social media platforms and prompted the police to look into the incident. National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest and said […]