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Ofwat: Which water companies have been fined and how can I claim? Water companies have been ordered to return nearly £160m to customers next year after missing several key targets. Industry regulator Ofwat announced the figure through its annual review of the companies. The multi-million sum will be returned to customers via a rebate on bills, meaning many will see them lowered next year. The exact amount customers can expect back will depend on their provider, with some fined more than others. One of the key targets missed was a substantial reduction in pollution incidents. Despite water companies committing to…

Madeleine McCann: Where are the missing girl’s family now as suspect Christian Brueckner cleared of rape charges? The case of Madeleine McCann, the British toddler who disappeared from a Portuguese holiday resort 16 years ago, unexpectedly lurched back into life in May 2023 when investigators launched a major search operation at a reservoir in the Algarve. The initiative was instigated by German prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters, who said officials were acting on “certain tips” from Christian Brueckner, an incarcerated sex offender who lived in the area between 2000 and 2017. Mr Wolters has said he is “very confident” the 47-year-old…

Grieving family of man murdered 35 years ago hope for forensic breakthrough as police reopen investigation The family of a man murdered in an unsolved shooting 35 years ago hope to finally get justice after detectives reopened the investigation following advances in forensic science. Richard Haywood, commonly known as Ricky, was shot multiple times in an attack at his home above Ambiance Jewellers in Shirley Road, Southampton, on 16 October 1989. No-one has ever been charged with the 36-year-old’s murder and Mr Haywood’s heartbroken mother went to her grave never knowing who killed her son. But now Hampshire Constabulary has…

Tories cut Starmer’s poll lead to one point ahead of crucial leadership vote – Live updates In a dramatic twist, the Conservatives have narrowed Labour’s lead to just one point, raising alarms for Sir Keir Starmer’s party months after its sweeping election victory. The latest More in Common poll revealed the party now sits at 29 per cent, down one percentage point, while the Tories have gained two points, reaching 28 per cent. This represents the smallest lead Labour has seen since the pollster began tracking voting intentions last year. Sir Keir’s government is grappling with significant backlash over plans…

Phil Jones reveals Man Utd star threatened to ‘break his face’ | Football Phil Jones has revealed Manchester United hero Nani once threatened to ‘break his face’ in the changing room after a match. The incident occurred following United’s shock 1-0 defeat to Wigan in April 2012, a result that contributed to the Red Devils failing to win the league that season and local rivals Manchester City lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time. Shaun Maloney put Wigan ahead shortly after half-time and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side, which boasted the likes of Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez, Antonio Valencia…

Erling Haaland finally responds to being branded a ‘coward’ by Ian Wright Erling Haaland has thanked Manchester City and the club’s fans for ‘all the support over the past couple of weeks’ after being slammed by angry Arsenal fans and branded a ‘coward’ by Ian Wright. Haaland angered the Arsenal fan base by throwing the ball at Gabriel’s head after Man City’s injury-time equaliser in last month’s 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium. In a feisty affair, Arsenal appeared set to seal a famous win in Manchester after Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori scored first-half goals following Haaland’s early opener. The…

Erik ten Hag signing told he is ‘never a Man Utd player’ One of Erik ten Hag’s summer signings, Joshua Zirkzee, has been told he is ‘never a Manchester United player’ following the sluggish start to his Premier League career. Ten Hag sanctioned United’s summer move for Zirkzee, who completed a £36.5m move from Bologna and signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford. Zirkzee had spent two years at Italian side Bologna, scoring 14 goals in 58 appearances, including 11 in Serie A last season. The 23-year-old, who has three caps for Netherlands, enjoyed a dream start to his Manchester…

Chelsea TV presenter tells club to get rid of ‘disappointing’ star Chelsea TV presenter Jason Cundy has urged the club to loan out ‘disappointing’ Mykhailo Mudryk and doubts he will ever come good at Stamford Bridge. Mudryk has endured a dismal two-year spell in west London following a move from Shakhtar Donetsk for an initial £62m. Chelsea’s deal for Mudryk could rise to £89m but it appears unlikely, at this stage at least, that his spell at the club will achieve those add-ons. Mudryk scored seven goals in 41 matches last season and is yet to get off the mark…

Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel makes decision over Man Utd job Thomas Tuchel is ‘open’ to taking over at Manchester United if the Premier League giants decide to sack struggling manager Erik ten Hag. It appears as though Ten Hag’s future will be decided one way or another on Tuesday when United chiefs gather in London to assess the club’s start to the season. The Dutchman needed a quick start following a summer in which the club approached several managers about replacing him. Manchester United finished eighth in the Premier League last season and appeared set to sack Ten Hag until…

Another Arsenal star is skipping international duty as a precaution Arsenal have struck an agreement with the Ghana Football Association which will see Thomas Partey remain in north London over the course of the international break. The experienced midfielder appeared destined to leave the club in the summer after his form deteriorated alarmingly towards the end of last season. Partey’s nous and versatility, however, have proved important over the course of the last two months and helped Arsenal to make a superb start to the new campaign. An injury to new recruit Mikel Merino placed extra responsibility on the shoulders…