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KKR Explores Billions-Pound Rescue of Debt-Ridden Thames Water

KKR, managing over $600bn in assets, is considering a multi-billion pound equity investment in Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, which is struggling under £19bn of debt and faces potential nationalization due to a legal battle between creditor groups; a hearing at the High Court will d...

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Union Criticizes Deutsche Bahn's Railway Renovation Plan

Deutsche Bahn plans large-scale renovations on 41 German railway lines to improve punctuality, but the Union criticizes the project as insufficient, demanding a review if they win the election, questioning its scope and funding; the Berlin-Hamburg renovation alone costs €2.3 billion.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Southern Infrastructure Focus Raises 'Brain Drain' Fears in Northern England

The UK government's recent infrastructure announcements prioritize southern England, raising concerns of a 'brain drain' of skilled construction workers from the north due to large-scale projects like Heathrow expansion and the Oxford-Cambridge research hub, potentially delaying northern projects.

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Reeves Backs Heathrow Expansion in UK Growth Plan

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a growth plan including Heathrow expansion, facing environmental opposition, alongside airport upgrades, a new growth corridor, and regulatory reforms to boost the UK economy by £78bn by 2035.

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Heathrow Expansion Approved Despite Environmental Concerns

The UK government approved a third runway at Heathrow Airport, aiming to boost economic growth despite environmental concerns and opposition from London's mayor and some Labour MPs; the project's success depends on securing private finance and local government cooperation.

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UK Government Unveils Ambitious Economic Growth Plan Amidst Global Uncertainty

The UK government launched a new economic growth plan focused on infrastructure projects and regional development, particularly the Oxford-Cambridge corridor, facing challenges from past failures and global economic headwinds.

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IG Metall Demands €600 Billion Investment Boost for German Economy

The IG Metall union demands €600 billion in infrastructure investment from Germany's next federal government to address a 20-year backlog and revitalize the economy, criticizing the CDU's recent collaboration with the AfD on migration policy.

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Catalonia Launches €18.5 Billion Economic Revitalization Plan

The Catalan government launched the "Catalunya Lidera" plan, a €18.5 billion initiative to boost the Catalan economy over 5-10 years by investing in infrastructure, education, and innovation to counter a perceived economic decline and compete with Madrid.

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UK Unveils £78bn Growth Plan Amid Environmental and Regional Concerns

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled a £78bn plan to boost economic growth, focusing on creating a tech hub between Oxford and Cambridge, expanding Heathrow, and improving infrastructure; however, this has raised concerns about environmental impacts and regional inequalities.

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Reeves Announces Major UK Infrastructure Investments

In a major policy speech, Rachel Reeves announced significant UK infrastructure investments, including backing Heathrow's third runway, creating a new "Silicon Valley" between Oxford and Cambridge, and investing in regional airports and transport.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Labour Backs Heathrow Expansion Amidst Controversy

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce Labour's support for Heathrow's third runway expansion on Wednesday as part of a wider economic growth plan, despite opposition from environmental campaigners and within her own party; the project faces funding and regulatory hurdles.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Reeves's Plan: Infrastructure Push to Boost UK Economy

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled plans to stimulate economic growth through major infrastructure projects, including a third Heathrow runway and a science hub, aiming to create jobs and raise wages, although most projects won't deliver immediate benefits.

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