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UK govt accused of breaking law by allowing sewage spills
1 week ago

UK govt accused of breaking law by allowing sewage spills

Hindustan Times  

The UK government and regulators broke the law by allowing water companies to dump raw sewage into tributaries even when it wasn’t raining, a public watchdog said Tuesday while threatening court action. Discharges of untreated waste into public waters in recent years triggered outrage among Britons and prompted citizen scientists to conduct their own testing regimes because they don’t trust …

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Chris Packham joins thousands marching through London to demand action to tackle Britain's polluted rivers and coastline with TV presenter calling for Labour to deal with the 'absolute crisis'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chris Packham joins thousands marching through London to demand action to tackle Britain's polluted rivers and coastline with TV presenter calling for Labour to deal with the 'absolute crisis'

Daily Mail  

Thousands of people marched through central London today to demand 'serious action' from the government in cleaning up the UK's rivers and waterways. Liz Bonnin and naturalist Chris Packham take part in March for Clean Water demanding the new government enforce the current law and deliver new legislation that will end all pollution Campaigners marched behind a banner which read: …

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Thames Water proposes huge new bills hike
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Thames Water proposes huge new bills hike

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In its response to Ofwat’s draft determination on water companies’ …

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Ofwat planning independent monitor for Thames Water after ratings downgrades
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ofwat planning independent monitor for Thames Water after ratings downgrades

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ofwat said on Wednesday that …

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Thames Water crisis prompts warning that fines could trigger collapse
10 months ago

Thames Water crisis prompts warning that fines could trigger collapse

The Telegraph  

Water suppliers such as Thames Water are at risk of collapsing into administration if they are fined for bad behaviour, MPs have warned, potentially landing taxpayers with a multi-billion pound bailout bill. The Telegraph revealed on Friday that Whitehall officials are drawing up contingency plans to prepare for the possible collapse of Britain’s largest supplier, which serves 15 million customers …

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Water bills will rise by 35pc in biggest hike ever to fix sewage crisis
1 year, 2 months ago

Water bills will rise by 35pc in biggest hike ever to fix sewage crisis

The Telegraph  

Household water bills will rise more than £150 a year as the industry brings in major new investment to fix the sewage crisis. “Water companies are seeking regulatory approval to reduce overflow spills into rivers and seas as fast as possible and to doubling the number of households receiving support to pay their bills. Approving the plans is necessary so …

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Thames Water crisis explained as utility giant serving 15m people faces collapse
1 year, 5 months ago

Thames Water crisis explained as utility giant serving 15m people faces collapse

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He told Sky News: “Absolutely nothing is going to happen …

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Why is Britain not better prepared for this drought?
2 years, 4 months ago

Why is Britain not better prepared for this drought?

The Independent  

The declaration of drought in parts of England has shone a light on the woeful lack of government planning for such an eventuality. In 2018, the Commons environmental audit committee criticised the government for diluting its water efficiency ambitions and called for a “water-saving culture” because the climate crisis is speeding up the frequency and severity of heatwaves. According to …

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