Discussion on EY's Project Everest, Thames Water Issues, and UK Migration Debate

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The chapter explores the strategic reasons behind EY's Project Everest, the financial incentives for employees, and challenges faced by Thames Water. It also covers the UK migration debate, addressing legal and illegal migration viewpoints of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Kir Starmer.

The US is inviting foreign ministers from Israel and Arab countries to the Nato summit next month, EY’s new global chief executive confirmed that the firm will not split in two, and Thames Water is on the brink of a financial collapse. Plus, the FT’s Lucy Fisher explains why immigration is an important issue in the UK elections.

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US invites Arab and Israeli ministers to Nato anniversary summit

New EY chief rules out reviving plan to split Big Four firm in two

Neither politicians nor the public think straight on immigration

Thames Water warns ageing assets pose ‘risk to public safety’

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