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Water sector under pressure, Thames deal collapses, Pennon bills rise, Dalata attracts €1.3bn bid, Greg Hands joins Royal Mail owner, M&S boss paid £7.1m - today’s business headlines.
Season 1, Ep. 20
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From calls to overhaul the water industry and Thames Water’s failed investor talks, to Pennon’s rising bills, a €1.3bn approach for Dalata, Greg Hands’ new role at Royal Mail, and a £7.1m payday for the M&S boss - here are today’s top UK business stories.
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