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EU plans review of airline ownership, risks EasyJet bids

The EU is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to ensure majority EU ownership and effective control, potentially complicating easyJet’s takeover bids by Apollo and Castlelake. The move has sparked share swings and could force private-equity deals to be restructured to satisfy regulatory control tests, as illustrated by past and ongoing implications for carriers like Ryanair and easyJet.

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Former Southern Water CEO charged in wastewater fraud

The Environment Agency has begun criminal proceedings against Southern Water and four former senior executives, including former CEO Matthew Wright, accusing them of conspiring to defraud the regulator by manipulating Operator Self-Monitoring tests between 2012 and 2017, with separate charges for environmental-permit breaches as the case proceeds to Medway Magistrates Court. The High Court had previously upheld the EA’s authority to prosecute in this matter, underscoring accountability in the water sector.

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England's young women face Type 2 diabetes surge

A Lancet study and Imperial College London analysis show a sharp rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes in England, especially among women under 40 and those aged 20-29, linked to rising obesity. While diagnoses in older adults decline, experts warn the trend carries greater health risks and call for earlier, more intensive obesity and lifestyle interventions.

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England's motorways ranked worst in national survey

A Transport Focus survey of about 9,500 drivers places England’s motorways and major A roads at 71% overall satisfaction, with the M27 in Hampshire ranked as the worst route due to ongoing roadworks and delays, while the M20 in Kent is rated as the best. The findings also show modest improvements in journey times and road surfaces across the network, though congestion and large-scale maintenance remain key concerns.

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