Ministers are preparing legally binding debt targets for England's water companies based on a gearing ratio tied to Ofwat's regulated asset value.
FTSE 100 rose 0.24 per cent to close at 10,497.29 on 10 July, supported by Vodafone and EasyJet on major corporate deals.
S&P Global survey shows UK private sector confidence at an 18-month low in June 2026
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gifted NATO leaders personalised engraved Gumusay .357 Magnum revolvers with live ammunition at the July 2026 Ankara summit.
Professor Sir Chris Whitty warned that hybrid working and online shopping have removed routine physical activity once gained through commuting and errands.
The UK faces a shortfall of 2,250 anaesthetists, 16 percent below required levels, blocking 1.5 million operations annually.
The third UK heatwave of 2026 began on 4 July and continued through 11 July with temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s in central and southern areas.
The Ipsos What Worries the World survey found 23% of Britons citing the rise of extremism as a leading concern, up six points from the previous month.
IMF July 2026 update forecasts UK GDP growth of 1.0% for 2026, a 0.2 point cut from April, and 1.3% for 2027.
Meta removed the Muse Image referencing feature days after launch following criticism over automatic opt-in and lack of notification.
Paul Gambaccini, 77, disclosed an Alzheimer’s diagnosis from early 2025 in a public statement released on 10 July 2026.
Government announces civil penalties up to £500,000 for water company environmental offences on civil standard of proof
