A consortium of Thames Water lenders is reportedly preparing for a potential legal fight with the incoming government if Prime Minister Andy Burnham moves to force the company into public
Ofwat Allows Five Water Companies to Raise Prices, Lifting Bills for Millions
UK Water Bills to Rise Further as Competition Watchdog Approves Partial Increases
Hot Weather, Higher Bills: Water Companies to Hike Prices During Heatwaves
Smart Meter Trials to Bring Surge Pricing for Water Use During Heatwaves
Environment Secretary accelerates plans to bring Thames Water into public ownership
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has confirmed the government is accelerating preparations to temporarily nationalise Thames Water, as efforts to secure a private sector rescue falter.
Thames Water edging closer to renationalisation as KKR pulls out of £4bn rescue deal
Thames Water could be nearing renationalisation after its preferred funding partner, US private equity giant KKR, walked away from a proposed £4 billion investment.
Ofwat hits Thames Water with record £122.7 million fine
Regulator Ofwat has confirmed that the record penalties imposed on Thames Water will be borne by the company and its investors, not its customers.
Thames Water rescue deal at risk over missing assets
Fresh uncertainty has emerged in the search for a white knight investor for Thames Water, as the company faces difficulties in detailing its vast and complex network of pipes, sewage
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.
Southern Water Awards Chief a £183,000 Bonus Following Proposal for 73% Increase in Customer Bills
Southern Water’s CEO received a £183,000 bonus while the company proposed the highest customer bill increase among English water providers and faced regulatory criticism for a substandard business plan.