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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

Image source, Getty ImagesByMichael Race, Francisco Velasquez, Reporting fromNew York, Jemma Crew and Osmond ChiaPublished23 July 2026Updated 1 hour agoThe US is imposing new tariffs on 60 trading partners, accounting for the vast majority of its imports, over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, target key economic partners – including the UK, China, the European Union, Canada, Japan and India. They come into effect on Friday, as a temporary 10% tax on foreign goods introduced earlier this year expires. The move is the latest escalation in the global trade war reignited by US President Donald Trump when he returned to office last year. The US Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that many of the tariffs imposed globally under emergency powers were illegally enacted. Last month, the White House proposed 10%-12.5% duties on imports from dozens of countries over concerns they were not doing enough to tackle forced labour. On Thursday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, acting under Trump's direction, said those duties would now take effect. "Today's action will begin to correct what is both a human rights abuse and distortive trade practice to improve the welfare of workers everywhere," his statement said. Greer invoked Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, which governs US trade enforcement of practices that burden or restrict American commerce. Earlier this week, the Trump administration invoked a different statute, Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, to impose 50% tariffs on products from Canada. On Thursday, the Office of the US Trade Representative said the latest tariffs were being imposed on partners "for their failure to impose and effectively enforce a prohibition on the importation of goods produced with forced labour". The new duties apply to the top 60 US trade partners covering 99.4% of US imports, it added. The office said Trump had made adoption of a ban on imports produced with forced labour a "critical" part of reciprocal trade agreements with other nations.

US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

‘We are committed to ensuring financial stability’

Ahead of the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting in August, Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra sat down with businessline on Sunday for a comprehensive interview at the central bank’s headquarters in Mumbai. Malhotra underlined that price stability remains the central bank’s foremost priority even as it seeks to support growth as inflation risks re-emerge and global uncertainties cloud the economic outlook. He stressed that monetary policy decisions will remain data-dependent, highlighted the $32 billion mobilised through recent foreign capital measures, expressed confidence that the rupee is not overvalued, and outlined the RBI’s roadmap on liquidity, CBDC adoption, banking reforms and financial stability. Does the current repo rate meet your objective of keeping inflation under check while supporting growth? The present rate is the appropriate rate as assessed by the MPC in view of the prevailing growth-inflation dynamics and outlook in June 2026 amid heightened global uncertainties. Our primary mandate is price stability. Although generalised inflation pressures continue to remain modest so far, the risk of higher food, fuel and other input prices translating to a broad-based inflation environment is real. But our team is assessing the growth-inflation dynamics. We are heading into our next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting shortly. We will take an appropriate decision based on the data available and the outlook. Inflation has breached the mid-point of the MPC’s tolerance band. Would you look through it? The response of monetary policy to a supply shock is needed when it feels that inflation is getting generalised, or it is de-anchoring expectations. As I said, we are seeing some signs, but they are modest. Let’s wait for more data and let’s not pre-empt the MPC. In recent times, the MPC has placed a premium on growth versus inflation. You have been helped by the fact that inflation has been benign. Now, going forward, if there is a threat to growth, what will be your approach to the growth-inflation dynamic? First of all, I would say that our primary mandate is inflation and price stability. Even in the past period, we have been guided by that and not so much by growth. We are required to keep growth in mind while we endeavour to meet our primary objective of price stability. As you rightly mentioned, inflation was very benign and so we could continue, therefore, to support growth by reducing the policy rate by 125 basis points. However, as I mentioned, it is price stability which is our primary mandate. Growth is certainly a consideration. Therefore, we will do whatever is required first, to maintain price stability and then, to see to what extent we can support growth. However, as I mentioned, it is price stability which is our primary mandate. Growth is certainly a consideration. Therefore, we will do whatever is required first, to maintain price stability and then, to see to what extent we can support growth. If you increase the repo rate down the line, will it be preceded by a change in stance? As indicated last year in my statement of April 2025, the stance of monetary policy signals the intended direction of policy rates going forward. MPC is maintaining neutral stance right now, which gives flexibility to maintain status quo, or move policy rates either way. Therefore, it may not be necessary to change stance before taking any policy action. But, of course, all decisions on policy rate and the stance will be taken by the MPC after taking cognisance of the incoming data and the domestic inflation-growth dynamics. How are you treading this path where the rupee is subject to volatility due to dollar appreciation, FPI outflows and demand for the greenback from importers? I will make four points in this regard. One, most emerging market economies and Asian currencies have been under pressure since the outbreak of the West Asia conflict for reasons well known to all. The rupee is not an outlier or an exception. In fact, it has performed better than many Asian peers. Two, the depreciation in the rupee this year is not a reflection of India’s sound economic fundamentals. It has been largely driven by the expectations channel. India’s current account recorded a surplus of $2.8 billion in April-May 2026 against a deficit of $4.1 billion in the corresponding period of last year. Surplus in current account has accrued on account of strong services exports and remittances. Goods exports have also grown. Similarly, FDI in the first two months of this financial year recorded a net inflow of around $6.5 billion against $2.5 billion in the same period last year. External commercial borrowings (ECBs) also recorded net inflows during this period. Three, for a number of reasons, the medium-term outlook on the external sector, including BoP and forex reserves, is favourable and, therefore, we expect the real economy channel to remain positive and expectations channel to improve. Four, regarding our policy on exchange rate, I must reiterate that it remains unchanged. In the last policy, you announced five measures to attract foreign capital. What outcomes do you expect from each of those measures?

‘We are committed to ensuring financial stability’
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

UltraTech Cement plans its biggest rupee debt funding, bankers say

UltraTech Cement is in talks with merchant bankers ​and arrangers to raise what would be its ‌biggest rupee bond funding, two bankers aware ​of the matter said on ⁠Monday, as it seeks to tap debt markets ahead of the central bank’s policy decision next ‌week. The country’s largest cement producer by capacity plans to raise an aggregate ‌₹5,000 crore ($517.80 million) through bonds maturing ‌in ⁠two-and-a-half years, three-and-a-half years and five ⁠years, the sources said requesting anonymity as the talks are still private. It is targeting ₹1,500 crore ​each in the ‌shorter two tranches at annual coupons of 7.22 per cent and 7.23 per cent, respectively, and ₹2,000 crore in the five-year tranche at 7.25 per cent. The bankers ‌said UltraTech aimed to complete ​the sale before the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision on ⁠August 5. The company did not respond to a Reuters email seeking comment outside regular business hours. The ‌bonds are rated AAA by Crisil and may attract demand from mutual funds seeking high-quality credit, the bankers said. In March 2025, UltraTech raised ₹1,000 crore each through three-year and five-year bonds at an ‌annual coupon of 7.34 per cent. It has ₹3,500 crore ​of bonds outstanding, including ₹500 crore due within a month. The cement maker ⁠reported a nearly 17 per cent rise in first-quarter profit ⁠earlier this month as it used its scale and market position to ‌absorb higher fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict better than smaller rivals. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

UltraTech Cement plans its biggest rupee debt funding, bankers say
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CNBC Finance

Paramount agrees to delay WBD acquisition to as late as June 2027 amid legal challenge

Paramount Skydance has agreed to delay its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery to as late as June 2027 — a multi-month delay that will ultimately raise the deal price — as the tie-up faces a legal challenge. Last week, a group of state attorneys general led by California's Rob Bonta sued to block the deal over antitrust concerns. On Monday, a judge reviewing the case issued a temporary restraining order, delivering a near-term delay. Paramount had repeatedly said it intended to complete the transaction by the end of September. The agreement announced Friday says Paramount won't complete its acquisition until the court rules on the states' claims or until June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. "The result is exactly what we have sought from the outset: a direct path to a trial based on the evidence. This is the fastest and clearest way to prove that this transaction is good for competition, good for consumers, and good for creators, a conclusion dozens of competition authorities around the world have already reached," the company said. "Plaintiffs' market definitions bear no relationship to the realities of today's marketplace and cannot withstand scrutiny. We look forward to proving our case at trial." Under the terms of its agreement, Paramount will owe Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders a "ticking fee" the longer the deal is delayed, starting Sept. 30. The fee, an additional 25 cents per share, per quarter until closing, could amount to roughly $650 million in cash value every quarter. A delay as long as June 2027 could add roughly $1.7 billion to the deal price. Should the deal fall apart entirely, Paramount would owe WBD a $7 billion breakup fee. Paramount and WBD agreed to combine in February after the David Ellison-led company outbid Netflix. The $110 billion deal would bring together two major Hollywood studios, two popular streaming services and a host of TV networks. In June, the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice cleared the proposed merger. Earlier this week, European antitrust regulators likewise granted their approval for the deal. But U.S. state officials have raised concerns that the tie-up would reduce competition and result in job losses in the film industry. "Our argument against this illegal merger is straightforward: When too few corporations have too much power in markets central to American life, it makes things more expensive, and it makes things worse," Bonta said in a statement Friday. "Today's agreement is great news for audiences, movie theaters, and the many people who write, build, and create the art, news, and entertainment so many of us enjoy. We are eager to continue to make our case in court and celebrate another tremendous win in our effort to ensure this unlawful merger never sees the light of day." Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.

Paramount agrees to delay WBD acquisition to as late as June 2027 amid legal challenge
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The Hindu BusinessLine

Q1 Results Today Live: BEL, Coal India, Tata Power, Canara Bank, Indus Towers, Coforge, HUDCO, Godfrey Phillips to announce Q1 results, Tata Consumer, Hindustan Zinc, IDFC First Bank & KFin shares gain, Shriram Finance, Zen Tech, Shakti Pumps decline

Two investors are working together with analyzing the stock data graphs in the paper and viewing the data on the laptop screen. | Photo Credit: wutwhanfoto Sensex gained 584.05 pts or 0.77% to 76,643.82 at 9.16 am after positive opening at 76,608.98 from the previous close of 76,059.77; and Nifty 50 was up 154.75 pts or 0.65% to 23,922.20. Ramco Systems shares hit the 10% lower circuit at ₹710.95 today, marking the biggest single-day fall since July 2022. Revenue grew modestly by 7.5% YoY to ₹173 crore, the slowest in recent quarters. EBITDA fell 11.7% YoY with margins shrinking to 14.4% (lowest in six quarters) due to a 23% rise in other expenses and lower other income. Despite a healthy unexecuted order book of $152.3 million and progress on AI initiatives, the weak quarterly performance triggered heavy selling. The stock is still up 25% YTD in 2026. Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments. We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of TheHindu Businessline and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Q1 Results Today Live: BEL, Coal India, Tata Power, Canara Bank, Indus Towers, Coforge, HUDCO, Godfrey Phillips to announce Q1 results, Tata Consumer, Hindustan Zinc, IDFC First Bank & KFin shares gain, Shriram Finance, Zen Tech, Shakti Pumps decline
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

Should investors subscribe to Lohia Corp’s IPO?

The IPO of capital goods player Lohia Corp is open for subscription until July 27 (Monday). It is entirely an offer for sale of shares worth about ₹1,100 crore. Promoters (20.4 per cent) and a few public shareholders (4.1 per cent) are set to offload stake totalling to 24.5 per cent. Promoters’ stake is expected to reduce to 75.2 per cent after the public issue, from the current 95.6 per cent. At the ceiling of the price band, the company is valued at a market cap of almost ₹4,500 crore or 22x trailing earnings. Given the company’s better growth and financial metrics among its capital goods peers (as identified in the RHP; doesn’t have a directly comparable peer in the listed space), the valuation does appear cheap. Peers include the likes of LMW (129x P/E), Jyoti CNC (54x) and Rajoo Engineers (20x) trading in a P/E range of 20-120x. However, in the light of risk factors detailed here and given the bearing that challenging geopolitics has on markets currently, we recommend investors to give this IPO a pass for now. Lohia Corp is a supplier of machines, operating within the broader technical textiles market. Technical textiles are engineered fabrics and have wide applications in packing materials, seatbelts, conveyor belts, tarpaulins, zippers, umbrella cloth, PPE kits, fire suits, bulletproof vests and others. The size of the technical textiles market is estimated at around $250 billion. Within this, the woven Raffia market accounts for about 30 per cent, estimated at about $74 billion. Raffia is a plastic resin-based fabric made from Polypropylene (PP) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) used in the production of woven sacks (used in cement, fertiliser, food grain packaging) and FIBCs (flexible intermediate bulk containers). The material is known for its lightweight, durable and recyclable properties. By application, the global woven Raffia market is concentrated 84 per cent in packaging and the rest in non-packaging purposes such as tarpaulins, ropes, twines, roof underlayment and pond liners. By end-use industry, cement tops at 36 per cent, followed by food, agri produce, chemicals & fertilisers, and infrastructure at 26 per cent, 21 per cent, 7 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively. Lohia Corp is in the business of supplying machinery to the companies that operate in the above businesses. It is the second largest player globally in the woven Raffia machines market valued at about $1 billion, with a market share of 15 per cent. It is the market leader in India with a 41 per cent share. The company manufactures a wide range of machines right from those that extrude Raffia tapes from PP/ HDPE pellets, all the way to looms, print (printing logos, etc.) and recycle plastic waste back to pellets. In FY26, Lohia Corp derived 58 per cent of revenue from India and the rest from overseas markets. On an average (over FY24-26), revenue is equally split between domestic and overseas. Over FY24-26, Lohia Corp’s revenue and net profit have grown at CAGRs of 21 per cent and 159 per cent, respectively. Gross margin has been in a narrow 43-44 per cent range, but EBITDA margin has gone up from 9 per cent in FY24 to 19.5 per cent in FY26, evidently due to operating leverage. Similarly, PAT margin has expanded from 2.5 per cent to 11.7 per cent. Per the RHP, net debt to equity is 0.2x. However, on including the liquid mutual funds into cash, the company becomes net debt-free. It has generated positive free cash flows in all three fiscals presented. Overall capacity utilisation is at about 50 per cent. Fixed assets turnover ratio has increased from 2.9x to 4.4x and RoCE from 10.5 per cent to 40.9 per cent between FY24 and FY26. Order-book stands at ₹1,359 crore, as of FY26, at about 80 per cent of FY26 revenue. One, Lohia Corp is a leader in a market, which is not particularly large. The woven Raffia machines market valued at $1.06 billion, as of 2025, is projected to grow to $1.37 billion by 2030, barely compounding at 5.3 per cent (per the RHP). Two, the woven Raffia market is highly cyclical, mimicking the pace of broader economic activity. Almost 95 per cent of the market is concentrated in industries such as cement, agriculture, fertilisers and infrastructure which are vulnerable to economic slowdowns. Prospects for Lohia Corp will largely depend on capex cycles in the end-use industries and the long-expected useful life of the machines it supplies also do not help generate replacement demand. As said above, though the woven Raffia machinery market is forecast to reach $1.37 billion by 2030, it will still be at the same level as it was at the end of 2021 — $1.38 billion. Adjusting for inflation, the market would have barely grown in a decade, by 2030.

Should investors subscribe to Lohia Corp’s IPO?
Asia
The Hindu BusinessLine

Indo-MIM IPO: Should investors subscribe?

Indo-MIM manufactures precision engineering components using metal injection molding (MIM) technology. The company supplies components to automotive, defence, medical, consumer and aerospace industries. The IPO will be open till July 27. It comprises a fresh issue of ₹500 crore and OFS of ₹3,312 crore at the upper end of the price band; at this price, the company is valued at around ₹24,000 crore (44.6 times FY26 earnings). The company has reported a revenue of ₹4,193 crore in FY26 and a PAT of ₹533 crore with a strong growth of 21 per cent/37 per cent CAGR in FY24-26 owing to the expanding scope of MIM-molded parts in end-user industries. It is likely to sustain good growth in the medium term as well. But with premium valuations factoring in the high growth and macroeconomic uncertainty at elevated levels, we recommend investors skip the IPO and wait for a better entry point post listing. MIM is the process used to produce metal components which are high on complexity and volume required. This is in comparison to forging or stamping (high volume, low complexity), or machining (low volume, high complexity), or casting which is midway on complexity. The MIM process involves using thermoplastic binder and metal powders as feedstock. The feedstock is heated under high pressure and injected into a component mold. The binder is removed in a controlled manner, and the component further undergoes sintering for further processing. The MIM process scores over other methods on account of high geometric complexity, high volumes and low wastage. But it is limited to small components (less than 100 gram), which is a limiting factor. As per the RHP, the company has a global market share of 6.8 per cent in CY25 and is a market leader in MIM technology. It served 1,100 customers across the reported segments in FY26, of which around 90 per cent are repeat customers. In FY26, 77 per cent of revenues are from exports. The company has 15 plants, of which six are in India, six are in the US, two are in the UK and one in Mexico. As stated, with revenue CAGR of 21 per cent in the last two years, Indo-MIM should be able to sustain the strong growth as it is driven by new customer and existing customer expansion. The company generates nearly 10 per cent of revenues every year from new customers. As per the company, the new customers’ revenue contribution grows as the portfolio expands and through the years. The company reported supplying 6,400 components in FY26, which is twice the supply in FY21-22, as per the company. Indo-MIM’s ability to convert a higher number of components to MIM platform from others (forging, machining or casting) is gaining traction and will be the primary driver for the company. It also offers casting, machining and 3D-printing. These are services to complement the MIM platform. The 3D-printing platform is gaining traction, as this allows the company to reduce the pre-validation time (usually three-six months for a new component) to just a week. The company has acquired the 3D-printing infrastructure, which also involves de-binding and sintering, common to MIM platform and relies on company expertise. Consumer products account for 11 per cent of FY26 revenues, and with Indo-MIM exploring relationships with Chinese electronics companies, it could be a strong driver for the company to access the industry. Indo-MIM reported strong EBITDA margins of 25 per cent in FY26, which declined 140 bps from the previous two-year average (FY24-25). This was owing to product mix changes and raw material cost inflation. The company has a capacity utilisation of 30-40 per cent across its 15 plants. As it improves the volume of operations, the scope for margin expansion also improves, driven by the operating leverage. The other lever for margin improvement is backward integration. The company manufactures steel powder that it uses along with the binder in the MIM process. It will also be manufacturing iron powder, which is also a raw material for binders. This should increase the use of raw materials developed in-house from 40 per cent to 60-70 per cent and support margins. Indo-MIM has a net-debt to EBITDA of 0.6 times in March 2026 or net debt of ₹620 crore. From the fresh proceeds of ₹500 crore, the company plans to repay ₹400 crore of debt, which will lower the interest cost, post-IPO. Indo-MIM has also completed the three minor acquisitions (acquisition price of $10-15 million) in the last three years to expand the customer profile (aerospace, medical devices and 3D-printing).

Indo-MIM IPO: Should investors subscribe?
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The Guardian

Corporate America may be using AI to cut jobs, but small businesses are using it to keep them | Gene Marks

Rather than replacing workers, AI is being used by small businesses to help their employees work better. Photograph: Aitor Diago/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenRather than replacing workers, AI is being used by small businesses to help their employees work better. Photograph: Aitor Diago/Getty ImagesReworkedUS small businessCorporate America may be using AI to cut jobs, but small businesses are using it to keep themGene MarksReports of wide-scale replacement of workers by AI are overblown. Small businesses use it to help workers About this contentSun 26 Jul 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 27 Jul 2026 09.51 EDTShareI recently met the owner of a company that sells windows and doors. He told me he invested about $10,000 in an AI application that is used by his salespeople in his showroom. The application listens to the conversations between the salesperson and the prospective customer and then automatically creates a quote for the salesperson to review and send. “It allows my salespeople to talk to more customers and spend less time doing paperwork,” he said. “And it cuts down on errors.” Another businessperson I know connected Claude to a folder containing the specifications, manuals, instruction guides, technical sheets and other documentation for the equipment her company sells. She says that her customer-support team can now ask Claude questions on any issue and get quick answers. Her next step is to roll out the platform to her customers. There are many more projects like these under way. Last year, most small businesses were using AI to get answers to questions, review contracts, create policies and rewrite emails. Now they’re starting to move into real-life applications that are showing true return on investment. The AI story on Main Street seems so far to not be mass layoffs. It is exhausted owners using technology to help scarce employees do more work, make fewer mistakes and serve more customers. Since mid-2021, the Department of Labor has reported an overall 9% increase – not decrease – of people employed. If you don’t believe the government, then read the numbers from HR and payroll processors such as ADP, Gusto and Paychex, who all report continued job gains among their customers – especially their smaller customers – during the same period of time. Gusto says that small businesses are expected to hire about 974,000 recent grads ages 20 to 24 in the 2026 season, up from 962,000 in 2025. There are almost 7.6m job openings this month, an increase from pre-Covid levels and most predominantly at small businesses. And recent surveys from numerous outlets have found that most small businesses – who employ half of the country’s workers – are not only optimistic about their growth but plan to hire more people in the coming months. AI is not replacing people. And, despite media reports and the warnings from pundits, academics and experts, it’s not going to, at least for small companies. Why? For starters, there just aren’t enough people to do the work that needs to be done. The US workforce is expected to significantly decline over the next decade, thanks to an ageing population and a slowdown in birthrates. Immigrant workers who perform much of our services are in short supply. Robot technology – even if a smaller company could afford them – is years away from installing dishwashers, fixing HVAC systems, laying pipes and putting up drywall. The construction industry is desperate for workers. Business owners now view AI as something that can help their workers do their jobs better while they’re easing into retirement. People also adapt. It’s insulting when those experts say that millions will be unemployed, as if humans will just retreat into their darkened living rooms, collect some form of universal income check and watch Netflix all day. Humans aren’t like that. When the tax code was first released in 1913, there were only a few dozen pages. Today it’s grown to tens of thousands. Twenty years ago, jobs like “social media manager”, “mobile app developer”, “executive coach”, “SEO specialist” and even “cannabis compliance manager” didn’t even exist. With all the automation and technology around us, how many times do you hear that someone is “slammed” or “hasn’t taken a vacation in years”? People want purpose and want to feel needed. They want to be busy. I believe humans will find plenty of other productive things to do with our time. Maybe the recent surge in entrepreneurship is indicative of that. Also, it’s going to take a while to trust AI. My clients don’t. They don’t believe big tech’s promises that their data is protected and private when we regularly read of breaches and models trained on private information. They wonder if, by using AI platforms, their pricing, costs and other proprietary information are being exposed for others to see. They’ve been burned by bugs, errors, shutdowns and disruptions before caused by unreliable technology, and they’re not stupid when today’s big tech companies cover up their tracks by saying these are just “hallucinations”. Please. There’s a long way to go before business owners in particular are going to let some bot process their invoices, collect receivables, interact with irate customers or be responsible for shipping products without human oversight.

Corporate America may be using AI to cut jobs, but small businesses are using it to keep them | Gene Marks
Europe
BBC Business

Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport

Both terminals at Gatwick Airport are being affected by a water supply issue, with toilets reported to be out of order and restaurants closed. In a statement on X, the airport in West Sussex apologised for the disruption, external and said a problem in the Horley area was affecting supplies and was under investigation. Bottled water is being made available to passengers and staff and contingency measures have also been put in place, it said. SES Water, which covers parts of Kent, Surrey and south London, as well as the airport, said it was working to restore normal service. A spokesperson for the water company said: "Due to a number of complications caused by a power outage at our Bough Beech Water Treatment Works, some customers are experiencing low water pressure or a temporary loss of supply. "We are working to overcome those complications and return the treatment works to supply as quickly as we can." She confirmed Gatwick Airport was affected, adding: "We are working with them while our teams work to restore normal service as quickly as possible." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, external, X, external, and Instagram, external and listen to BBC Radio Sussex on Sounds. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@bbc.co.uk, external or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.

Water supply issue affects Gatwick Airport