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Drought-hit water firm may buy in supplies
Tuesday 10 April 2012
The hosepipe ban has put certain water firms under such pressure that at least one is considering deals with other companies across the country.
More takeovers in the water works
Wednesday 03 August 2011
The sale of Northumbrian to Li Ka-Shing could be just the start of a wave of deals in the water industry
Fall in usage slows, says Severn Trent
Thursday 21 July 2011
Severn Trent has reported a smaller than expected decline in water consumption amid near drought conditions over the spring.
The Week Ahead: US and Europe set to hold back SABMiller
Monday 18 July 2011
With its attempted takeover of Foster's seemingly stalled, SABMiller's trading performance will be in focus this week when the world's second-biggest brewer releases its update for the first quarter on Thursday.
Market Report: International hopes help WH Smith to advance
Wednesday 29 June 2011
It may be a British institution, but WH Smith was being praised for its potential beyond these shores last night as the high-street stalwart charged up the mid-tier index.
Market Report: Bid hopes and cost cuts boost Micro Focus
Tuesday 28 June 2011
Claims investors are underestimating both the likelihood of a bid and the positive effects of recent cost-cutting measures gave a boost to Micro Focus yesterday, helping the software company rise up the mid-tier index.
Leading article: Preparation is the only defence against drought
Saturday 11 June 2011
The consequences of an exceptionally dry spring are hitting home.
Farmers fear the worst after driest spring since records began
Saturday 11 June 2011
Crop yields could be cut by half as parts of Britain are declared drought zones – and hosepipe bans loom for millions
Drought grips parts of UK
Friday 10 June 2011
"Intense" drought conditions are gripping parts of the UK after another month of scarce rainfall in some areas, experts said today.
Thames Water say hosepipe ban is unlikely
Friday 10 June 2011
Thames Water today reassured its 8.8 million customers that hosepipe bans are unlikely this year, despite supplies starting to drop.
Market Report: Utilities takeover talk switches to Severn Trent
Thursday 26 May 2011
The utilities have been awash with bid speculation recently, and yesterday Severn Trent became the latest in the sector to find itself back in the takeover spotlight.
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