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Security firm MTC reported UK revenue decline after losing an asylum centre contract but secured a new six-year deal managing asylum processing facilities that could be worth up to £539m.
A BBC investigation found widespread organized crime on British High Streets, with over 3,600 shops seized with illegal goods in 2024-25, reflecting broader economic decline and political instability.
A French electrical transformer failed during extreme heat on 23 June, leaving over 100,000 people without power. High temperatures increasingly cause technology failures across critical infrastructure worldwide.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rates reduction for pubs and music venues, costing £100m. Industry figures say the measure provides modest relief amid broader cost pressures facing hospitality operators.
Volkswagen reports a steep profit decline and cuts revenue forecasts due to a major sales slump in China, announcing plans to eliminate up to 100,000 jobs.
Water company executives’ pay rose to £25.3 million despite a government bonus ban and widespread public criticism over pollution and soaring bills, analysis reveals.
