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Severn Trent completes £76m Mansfield project and marks celebration with allotment handover

Severn Trent has recently completed its £76m project in Mansfield, transforming the town into a more flood resilient community. Since 2022, the water company has been retrofitting sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) across a number of locations in …

Premier Inn owner Whitbread names Severn Trent's Christine Hodgson as successor to chairman Adam Crozier

Hodgson spent over two decades at information technology group Capgemini By HARRY WISE Updated: 05:47 EDT, 27 May 2025 Premier Inn owner Whitbread said the chairwoman of water company Severn Trent will replace Adam Crozier as its next chair. Sky News …

Whitbread appoints Severn Trent's Hodgson as its new chair

She would succeed Adam Crozier, who would step down and retire from the board on the same date after serving as chair for seven years. The FTSE 100 hospitality company credited Crozier with guiding Whitbread through a period of strategic transformation, …

Severn Trent donates bowsers to boost farms hit by dry conditions

Severn Trent has launched a new initiative aimed at helping livestock farmers bolster their water storage capacity during increasingly dry conditions. The water company is donating fully functional, retired bowsers to farms as part of a wider effort to …

Premier Inn owner appoints Severn Trent boss as new chairwoman

27 May 2025, 07:54 Retail logo stock. Picture: PA Christine Hodgson joins partway through a five-year growth plan at the company, which involves building thousands more hotel rooms. Premier Inn owner Whitbread has named Christine Hodgson, who is also at …

Premier Inn owner appoints Severn Trent boss as new chairwoman

The weirdest thing found in a Severn Trent sewer: a toy Action Man

John Bingley, who works for the water company, said he tackles up to nine blockages a day caused by items that should not be flushed down the toilet. The dad-of-two is now urging customers to help fight against these damaging obstructions, which include …

All the latest water levels at Severn Trent Water reservoirs as reserves fall to lowest point of the year

Storage levels at reservoirs in Severn Trent Water's region were at 79.1 per cent of capacity on Monday (May 19). The figure is the lowest of the year so far and since November 18 last year when overall capacity stood at 78.7 per cent. Severn Trent …

FTSE 100 Live: Melrose, IAG and Ashtead lead gains after Trump...

FTSE 100 flies 72 points higher to 8,790 Trump agreed to extend EU talks until 9 July   UK shop price inflation broadly flat in May   4.13pm: FTSE with spring in step With just under half an hour to go, the FTSE 100 still has a spring in its step and is …

Premier Inn owner Whitbread appoints Christine Hodgson as chair

Premier Inn owner Whitbread on Tuesday said it has appointed Christine Hodgson, the current chair of British water utility Severn Trent, as its new chair, effective September 1. Hodgson succeeds Adam Crozier who will step down as Whitbread chair after …

London open: FTSE jumps on US-EU trade deal hopes

At 0845 BST, the FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 8,772.73. Trump announced on Sunday that the imposition of a 50% tariff on goods from the EU to the US will be delayed from 1 June until 9 July to allow for talks. Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets at …

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks climb after Trump U-turn on EU tariffs,...

FTSE 100 flies 69 points higher to 8,787 Trump agreed to extend EU talks until 9 July   UK shop price inflation broadly flat in May   2.46pm: New York starts in positive mood The FTSE 100 has picked back up after Wall Street opened higher.  Tech stocks are …

FTSE 100 Live: Stocks surge after Trump U-turn on EU tariffs, gold...

FTSE 100 flies 80 points higher to 8,798 Trump agreed to extend EU talks until 9 July   UK shop price inflation broadly flat in May   12.14pm: FTSE gives up some gain as US futures surge London's blue-chip index has seen some of its earlier progress …

Full list of all of the roads and paths you can't use in Coventry this week

There are a number of roads and paths closed across Coventry over this half term week and into the start of next week. A number of traffic orders have been put in place by the council across the city. These temporarily close some roads so that works can …

All Bar One pub boss says late night economy is "shrinking" while Sandbanks retains Lloyds seaside property crown

From food inflation edging up again and changing late-night pub habits, to M&C Saatchi’s Dubai sports- marketing buy-out and Sandbanks retaining its crown as the UK’s priciest seaside hotspot - here are today’s top UK business stories. Food inflation …

London pre-open: Stocks to nudge higher on US-EU trade hopes

The FTSE 100 was called to open around five points higher. The imposition of a 50% tariff on goods from the EU to the US will be delayed until 9 July to allow for talks. Danske Bank said: "The U-turn comes on the back of a conversation between Trump …

Over 40 firefighters tackle 'severe' HGV fire involving 24 tonnes of scrap

West Midlands Fire Service were called at 1.15am today (May 27) to Churchbridge to an incident involving an HGV and 24 tonnes of mixed scrap metal waste.  Seven crews tackled the blaze, with people in the vicinity being told to close their windows.  In a …

FTSE 100 Live: Aerospace and financials lead surge after Trump...

FTSE 100 flies 92 points higher to 8,810 Trump agreed to extend EU talks until 9 July   UK shop price inflation broadly flat in May   10.38am: Tesla rival cuts prices Tomorrow is a big day for investors in Nvidia as it reports earnings but today another US …

FTSE 100 Live: BAE Systems, Melrose and other aerospace names lead...

8.12am: FTSE 100 leaps at the open, aerospace firms fly higher The FTSE 100 has leapt to a 72-point gain in initial trading to 8,790.67. Playing catch-up with European indices solid gains yesterday, the London benchmark is being led by finance and …

President Bio Urges Bold UN Reform in Landmark Oxford Union Speech

President Bio Rallies Young Scholars at Oxford in the Call for UN Security Council reform LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- His Excellency President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of the Republic of Sierra Leone delivered …

Referendum, CGIL renews its call to vote for work and rights

ROME, ITALY, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ahead of the June 8–9 referendums, the CGIL is strongly renewing its appeal to all citizens: going to vote is an act of freedom and democratic participation. Voters will be asked to decide on five …

Omar Khayyam’s Tent: His Autobiography of 1000 Bittersweet Robaiyat Wine Sips Forthcominng on June 10, His True Birthday

The book reveals the unitary architecture of his Robaiyat's philosophical, religious, and scientific wisdom as an epic poem in search of true human happiness. GREATER BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The original …

Texas Hyperscale Data Center Site Opens 1,000 MW Power, 1 GW Tesla Megapack Ground Lease

Texas Site Offers 1,000 Megawatts Power and 1 GWh Battery Capacity for Hyperscale AI Data Centers to meet surging AI demand; infrastructure for 2028 operations DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States of …

neuralapps.ai Delivers AI-Driven Water Management Platform for Toluca, Mexico

Toluca launches AI water platform with neuralapps.ai to cut leaks, boost transparency, and lead Latin America in smart city water infrastructure. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Toluca, Mexico, has taken …

Anila Ali Honored with International Religious Freedom (IRF) Builders Award for Peacemaking Leadership

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anila Ali, President and co-founder of the American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), has been awarded the prestigious International Religious Freedom ( …

Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh launched in Bern

– Switzerland urged to move ahead quickly with peace forum ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 26, a cross-party Swiss parliamentary committee launched the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in the Swiss …

UK Net Migration Halves, But Immigration Experts Warn of Economic Fallout

Leading immigration law firm urges policy rethink, warning that cutting skilled migrants and students harms UK growth and future workforce. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 27, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Garth Coates Solicitors, a leading UK …

National Mental Health Alliance Day-Louisville, Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us in Louisville, Kentucky at the National Mental Health Alliance Day as we provide presentations on the following topics: Mental Health, Addiction, Fentanyl, and Human …

OSCE launches Regional Task Force on Education for Just and Inclusive Energy Transition in Central Asia

As the renewable energy sector in Central Asia grows, so does the need for a skilled and inclusive workforce to support it. In response, the OSCE and the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) officially launched the OSCE Regional Task …

OSCE launches capacity-building series on virtual assets taxation in Moldova

Practitioners from Moldova’s State Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance worked to enhance their understanding of virtual assets, their tax implications, and effective regulation and compliance mechanisms at a workshop organized by the OSCE from 26 to 27 …

BC Real Estate Association Calls for New Short-Term Rental Exemptions Amidst Tariff Challenges and Expected High Tourism ...

Vancouver, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In BC’s current tariff- and trade-challenged environment, provincial priorities need to adapt. While affordable housing is a critical provincial issue, so are provincial economic wellbeing and the health of our …

Training promotes child-friendly approach for interviewing victims of sexual abuse

Thirty investigators from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Prosecutor’s Office developed skills in trauma-sensitive approaches for interviewing child victims of sexual abuse and human trafficking during a training event on 26-27 May. The OSCE …

EHP Inc. Launches 'Compliance Concierge' to Support HR Teams With Turnkey SIMERP Setup and IRS-Ready Documentation

New National Program Eliminates Compliance Risk and Manual Burden for Employers Navigating Section 125 and 213(d) Wellness Contributions JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EHP, The Employer’s Choice, a national …

Bruno Avelar Brings the 22nd Edition of The Power of Network to New York

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A major event for Brazilian entrepreneurs and community leaders abroad will take place in Newark, New Jersey, this May: the 22nd edition of O Poder do Network. The event, created by …

Foxboro Hosts Premier Construction and Safety Event Featuring Rony Jabour and Tiago Brunet

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 7th, the Ambrosia Hall will welcome hundreds of construction professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders for the highly anticipated second edition of the Build Safe …

New Government, New Opportunity: AGD Calls for Renewed Commitment to Indigenous Economic Leadership

FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA, CANADA, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of Canada’s recent federal election, which returned the Liberal Party under Prime Minister Mark Carney to a minority government, Âsokan Generational Developments (AGD) …

New book tells story of how a mystic drink impacted politics, cultures, and lifestyles in Europe and the Middle East

New book chronicles the impact Turkish coffee has exercised on the way of life in both Europe and the Middle East. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book shows how Turkish coffee has …

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Mark Memorial Day with Call to Action on Veteran Homelessness

Highlight Urgent Need for Urgency, Innovation, and Long-Term Partnerships to Address Housing Crisis LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings …

Nurse Survivor of Palisades Wildfire Suffers Different Kind of Emergency: Post-Disaster Insurance Denial Stress

Nurse survivor's solution is legislation to prevent insurance policies that tout benefits deemed void by subsequent legalese and camouflaged wording exclusions. PACIFIC PALISADES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May is National …