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Welsh Water admits illegally spilling sewage for years Welsh Water has admitted to illegally spilling untreated sewage at dozens of treatment plants for years. One of their worst-performing plants is in Cardigan in west Wales. The company has been spilling sewage there into an environmentally protected area rare dolphin habitat for at least a decade. Welsh Water says it is working to tackle the problems. Most of the UK has a combined sewerage system, meaning that both rainwater and wastewater – from toilets, bathrooms and kitchens – are carried in the same pipes. Usually, all the waste is carried to…

Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs Nokia is to axe between 9,000 and 14,000 jobs by the end of 2026 to cut costs. The announcement was made as the company reported a 20% drop in sales between July and September. The company blamed slowing demand for 5G equipment in markets such as North America. It currently has 86,000 employees around the world and has axed thousands of jobs since 2015. The company wants to cut costs by between 800 million euros and 1.2 billion euros by 2026. Its customers have been cutting spending amid high inflation…

Threats fly as Jim Jordan’s bid to be US House Speaker turns ugly Republican lawmakers allege that they’ve faced intimidation tactics, including receiving death threats, from supporters of Jim Jordan as his campaign for the speakership of the U.S. House of Representatives encounters obstacles. Jordan lost a second vote for the gavel on Wednesday. Several Republicans told reporters that they had been subjected to a pressure campaign by his supporters. Jordan, a right-wing Republican from Ohio, disavowed the harassment. A right-wing revolt from within the party in October saw the last Speaker – Republican Kevin McCarthy ousted. Iowa Republican Marianne…

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Netflix raises prices despite password crackdown success Online streaming giant Netflix is hiking prices for some of its subscription plans, despite its success in its recent crackdown on password sharing. Netflix said monthly charges for its UK basic service would rise by £1 to £7.99 and the advert-free option would increase by £2 to £17.99. It reflects the company’s growing confidence after adding 8.8 million subscribers from July to September. It was the most in more than two years. The US’s premium ad-free plan will cost $3 more per month at $22.99 and in France, subscribers will pay an extra…

Rishi Sunak lands in Israel as world leaders seek de-escalation BBC News says Rishi Sunak has pledged to stand with Israel, as he arrived in the country ahead of meetings with Israeli leaders. Upon landing in Tel Aviv, the UK prime minister said Israelis had suffered a “horrific act of terrorism” at the hands of Hamas earlier this month. Mr Sunak will meet Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog later as part of a two-day visit to the region. He will also use the trip to press for humanitarian aid in Gaza. The visit comes right after US…

Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel after warning against ‘dangerous escalation’ SKY News says Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel, commencing a two-day trip to the wider region amid growing concerns the conflict with Hamas could escalate. The prime minister will hold a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog, before travelling to a number of other regional capitals in a diplomatic bid to prevent fighting from spiralling. Downing Street did not specify exactly where the prime minister would go after Israel, but said he would be meeting counterparts “from across the Middle East”. https://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-to-visit-israel-on-thursday-as-part-of-trip-to-middle-east-12987189

PM Rishi Sunak arrives in Israel to ‘express solidarity’ over October 7 Hamas attacks The Independent says The Prime Minister has arrived in Israel to “express solidarity” with the country over Hamas’s October 7 attack as part of a two-day trip calling for any escalation of violence in the wider region to be avoided. Rishi Sunak landed at Ben Gurion airport on Thursday morning ahead of holding talks with his counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Isaac Herzog. “Above all, I’m here to express my solidarity with the Israeli people. You have suffered an unspeakable, horrific act of terrorism and I…