UK minister vows to halve sewage pollution by 2030
Environment secretary Steve Reed says Ofwat is ‘clearly failing’ and promises overhaul of water industry regulation
EU cracks down on state meddling in bank M&A
Twin warnings to Rome and Madrid come as Brussels steps up efforts to revive consolidation
John Lewis weighs reinstatement of prized staff bonus
Employee-owned retail group says workers in line for payout if it beats £200mn profit target
France’s fiscal watchdog says plan to scrap holidays ‘remains to be proven’
Pierre Moscovici commends efforts to cut deficit as prime minister’s proposal comes under fire from opposition groups
Unapologetic brands lean into the vibe shift
Heritage and tradition supplant bland conformity as big names ditch ‘quiet luxury’
UK relocated Afghan family after they sought data breach disclosure via law firm
Most of the 25,000 Afghans whose details were in the leaked database were not notified until this month
