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China congratulates first astronaut
China congratulates first astronaut

China has given its first astronaut a hero’s welcome after he came back down to earth, having circled the globe 14 times. Congratulations poured in from other nations, welcoming the success of China’s first manned space flight. Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao sent his congratulations and hailed the mission “a complete success”. United Nations secretary… Read more »

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Water bills 'could rise by 31 per cent'
Water bills ‘could rise by 31 per cent’

Water bills could rise by an average of 31 per cent if companies have their plans for investment confirmed by the regulator. The water regulator, Ofwat, announced that it has received the business plans from water companies that set out their expenditure plans for between 2005 and 2010. If the water companies’ proposals are accepted… Read more »