Water firms ease fat cat bonuses ahead of Ofwat clampdown November 8, 2023 Regulator warned water companies they need to be more transparent about the targets and how they will improve performance
Thames Water: 140 staff to be sacked as it ‘danced with the devil’ on £14bn debt pile November 2, 2023 GMB has pledged to contest job cuts from Thames Water, it confirms preparations to slash as many as 300 jobs.
How the UK’s deep sea mining U-turn highlights the delicate road to net zero October 30, 2023 The UK's newly announced support for a moratorium on granting exploration licences for deep sea mining projects highlights the precarious path to net zero.
Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden: ‘Greenwashing businesses shouldn’t be forgiven’ October 28, 2023 Deborah Meaden, known for her appearances on Dragon's Den, says it is unforgivable for businesses to mislead with sustainability claims.
Ofwat: Suppliers must hit green targets if they want to increase water charges October 19, 2023 Ofwat has challenged the water industry to deliver on their pledges to protect the environment and clamp down on sewage overflows.
Untreated sewage illegally spilled for years, Welsh Water admits October 19, 2023 Dozens of Welsh Water treatment plants have been illegally spilling untreated sewage for years, the company has admitted.
Water companies need vast sums to meet improvement plans, Moody’s warns October 18, 2023 Water companies across England and Wales will need to find hundreds of billions of pounds to meet their commitments, says Moody's.
Water suppliers share prices rally as investors welcome turnaround plans October 17, 2023 Some of the UK's largest waters companies have seen a bounce in their share price, with investor sentiment improving.
Southern Water and Thames Water ‘standout poor performers’ driving complaints October 5, 2023 Southern Water and Thames Water were the “standout poor performers” driving customer complaints over the past year, a watchdog has reported.
Water firms to sort sewage – but it’ll be billpayers who have to pay October 2, 2023 Water companies have unveiled a £96bn investment plan to tackle sewage overflows and upgrade their network - but Brits will pay for it
