Smart Meter Trials to Bring Surge Pricing for Water Use During Heatwaves
Water company executives could face up to two years in prison for sewage leaks.
Environmental laws will be strengthened to impose immediate fines and prison sentences for executives who fail to cooperate with regulatory authorities.
Every river in the UK is polluted, Steve Reed, the Environment Secretary warns
Steve Reed states there is no assurance that UK waters are uncontaminated. The Environment Secretary has revealed that every river in the country is polluted, accusing water companies of concealing
Yorkshire Water CEO awarded £1 million with bonus despite significant sewage pollution failures
Nicola Shaw receives a pay award despite significant sewage pollution failures by the water utility.
Water executives will be held criminally accountable for the sewage spills crisis.
The UK Government is introducing measures to strengthen regulation of the water industry in response to public outcry over sewage contaminating rivers, lakes, and seas.
Thames Water lender races to offload £600m of loans
A significant lender to Thames Water has initiated a rapid sell-off of up to £600 million in debt amidst the looming general election, casting fresh uncertainty on the future of
South West Water has cut its dividend by £2.4 million following a record fine for sewage violations.
Pennon Water, the parent company of South West Water, has reduced its dividend by £2.4 million following a record fine for illegal sewage discharges into rivers and seas. The company
United Utilities hiked its dividend to £113m despite a 63pc fall in profits
Despite declining profits, United Utilities, a leading water supplier known for its high pollution levels, announced a substantial £110 million dividend for its shareholders.
Last year, ten water companies did not pay taxes, even though some discharged sewage.
The ‘super deduction’ scheme introduced by Rishi Sunak during his tenure as chancellor post-Covid enabled the water industry to secure £97 million in tax rebates.
Northumbrian Water chief escalates sewage dispute with a boosted bonus
Northumbrian Water granted its CEO a 65% bonus hike, even as it landed on Ofwat’s list of the bottom six water firms.
The UK’s Supreme Court is set to consider a landmark case regarding sewage in the country’s waterways.
On Monday, one of the UK’s largest privatised water companies will argue in the Supreme Court that it should not be held responsible by private landowners and individuals for sewage