Britain’s water companies will today be told how much they will be allowed to charge millions of households over the next five years.

A 15-tonne lump of fat has blocked a London drain.

A 15-tonne ball of congealed fat — dubbed Britain’s biggest ever “fatberg” — was removed from a London sewer after a 10-day operation following complaints from locals that their toilets would not flush.

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Repairs have started after Britain's biggest ever "fatberg" - the size of a double-decker bus - was removed from a London sewer.

Eighty swans have been removed from the River Thames due to a mystery oil spill which is baffling authorities.

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Ireland is likely to seal a deal within days to avoid paying €3.1bn cash into the former Anglo Irish Bank (now the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation), setting the scene for wider talks on restructuring the sector which will take months to complete, Central Bank governor Patrick Honohan has said.

The south east of England is now in a state of drought, Britain's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said today.

Comedian David Walliams is pressing ahead with his attempt to swim the full length of the Thames despite news that half a million cubic metres of sewage has entered the river in the past wee

A COMPANY in Britain has begun transforming human waste into renewable gas that powers homes for the first time.

Cadbury chairman Roger Carr today said he would step down after shareholders approved US food giant Kraft’s £11.4bn (€13bn) takeove

A consumer group called on Thames Water to share its success with customers after it reported a 34% rise in annual profits to £590.1m (€742m) today.

Thames Water could be fined £12.5m (€17.8m) for reporting and customer service failings under proposals announced by water services watchdog Ofwat today.

Asia’s richest man is today reported to be eyeing a potential takeover of United Utilities’ electricity distribution business.

Fears were growing tonight that homeowners will ultimately be faced with stinging rises in water bills to cover the costs of increasing Britain’s flood protection.

A private consortium in charge of upgrading London Underground stations and tracks today launched a formal bid to recover an estimated £1bn (€1.48bn) it believes it is owed for extra work carried out under its deal.

Yorkshire Water owner Kelda posted a 10.6% rise in profits today after an inflation-busting increase in household water bills.

A takeover approach by Thames Water owner Macquarie for Australian airline Qantas caused British Airways shares to surge by more than 2% today.

Investors were in bullish mood today as shares in London powered to their highest level for more than five years.

Shares in London powered to a new five-year high today amid heightened optimism in the City.

Anglian Water owner AWG found itself back in the spotlight today as speculation mounted that it could be on the brink of a bid battle.

Energy company Viridian – parent of Northern Ireland Electricity – today confirmed it was the subject of takeover interest.

Retailer Next managed to buck the negative trend in London today as stronger-than-expected results pleased investors.

Advertising agency M&C Saatchi lifted half-year profits almost 9% today after securing new contracts with London’s Olympic bid team and Thames Water.

A British company angling to take over management of water supplies for 500,000 West Virginia residents in the United States today denied reports it was the United Kingdom’s worst polluter for two years.