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Ofwat could be scrapped in water reforms

An independent review of the water industry is to recommend sweeping changes to the way the sector is managed, including the potential replacement of Ofwat with a strengthened body combining economic and environmental regulation.
Post Office Capture IT system conviction referred to Court of Appeal for first time

The first Post Office Capture conviction is to be sent to the Court of Appeal, Sky News understands, in a "breakthrough" moment in the IT scandal.
Serious water pollution incidents in England up 60% last year - with three companies blamed for most

The number of most serious water pollution incidents rose by 60% last year, according to data covering England, with three companies responsible for the bulk of them.
Accountants were paid commission to place clients into tax avoidance schemes targeted by HMRC

Victims who were put in a tax avoidance scheme later targeted by HMRC received advice from accountants who were being paid a commission.
Private equity baron Hands eyes voyage with Boatfolk marinas

The private equity firm founded by Guy Hands is plotting a takeover of Boatfolk, one of the UK’s biggest independent marina owners.
Haven and Warner Hotels-owner plots break-up and sale

The company behind the Haven holiday parks and Warner Leisure hotel chains is plotting a break-up that will trigger separate auctions of the businesses.
Snoop Dogg becomes co-owner and investor of Swansea football club saying it's 'an underdog just like me'

Snoop Dogg has become a co-owner and investor of Swansea, with the US rapper hailing the Welsh football club as "an underdog that bites back, just like me".
Jobless rate hits four-year high - but makes interest rate cut more likely

The UK's unemployment rate has risen to a four-year high, in a surprise deterioration that boosts the case for a Bank of England interest rate cut.
Bridgepoint close to filling portfolio with £750m dentistry group

One of the London stock market's best-known private equity firms is close to snapping up MyDentist, the UK's biggest provider of NHS dental services.
Black Tap's Stephen Parker says celebrity chefs are worst thing to happen to food industry and reveals key to great burgers

Every week, we interview top chefs from around the UK, hearing about their cheap food hacks, views on the industry and more. This week, we speak to Stephen Parker, corporate executive chef at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beers...