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Water firms to return £158m to customers over leaks and pollution failings
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Water firms to return £158m to customers over leaks and pollution failings

The Independent  

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Fears that customers' Thames Water bills could surge by 44 percent as troubled water company admits it needs £1.1billion more than it thought to fix sewage spills and leaks
8 months ago

Fears that customers' Thames Water bills could surge by 44 percent as troubled water company admits it needs £1.1billion more than it thought to fix sewage spills and leaks

Daily Mail  

There are fears that customers' Thames Water bills could surge by 44 per cent as the troubled water company unveiled new plans to boost spending. The utility giant - Britain's biggest water firm, with 16 million customers in London and the Thames Valley region - said its new business plan for the five years to 2030 would see spending rise …

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Welsh Water to pay out almost £40m after misleading over poor performance
9 months, 1 week ago

Welsh Water to pay out almost £40m after misleading over poor performance

The Independent  

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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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Wastewater firms miss targets for tackling pollution or sewage floods
2 years, 4 months ago

Wastewater firms miss targets for tackling pollution or sewage floods

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “No amount of financial penalties can undo the damage caused by wastewater companies polluting the environment or ease the …

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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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Water companies fail on targets to cut household leaks and use as drought looms
2 years, 4 months ago

Water companies fail on targets to cut household leaks and use as drought looms

The Independent  

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