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Sunday TelegraphSunday, 16 August 2026

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Water firms to charge more in droughts

Anger as companies to be given green light to increase bills at times of high demand

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Burnham’s emergency alert backfires as thousands opt out

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Reform unveils plan to save £50bn a year in benefits shake-up

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Paedophiles spared prison under Labour’s sentencing law

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