The Government has today given planning consent to energy company Eon for the construction of a new gas-fired power station at Drakelow in South Derbyshire.

Ofwat has appointed a second new company since privatisation to supply water and sewerage services to domestic customers.

Despite having had one bid turned down by Alfred McAlpine, construction giant Carillion shows no signs of losing interest, but has refused to confirm that it will increase its offer of £584 million for the company.

Superstar Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa has died at the age of 73.