A major review of the water industry also suggests compulsory smart meters and scrapping the regulator Ofwat.
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Rugby league legend French dies aged 85
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Security tightens as Donald Trump plays golf during Scotland visit
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Jeremy Bowen: Air dropping aid is an act of desperation that won't end hunger in Gaza
Air drops can look good on television, but deliver very little aid and endanger civilian lives.
Rugby league legend French dies aged 85
Rugby league great Ray French, who commentated on the sport for the BBC over four decades, has died at the age of 85.
Rugby league legend French dies aged 85
Rugby league great Ray French, who commentated on the sport for the BBC over four decades, has died at the age of 85.
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