28 h. ago Water firms would be foolish to increase salaries to get around bonus ban – Reed

Six firms have been banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses under new rules that came into force on Friday.

Economics

49 h. ago 'Contemptible' Thames Water accused of 'telling lies to the British public' in dividends row

The scathing criticism came as peers discussed a collapsed rescue deal for the debt-laden firm

Politics

52 h. ago 'Contemptible' Thames Water accused in Parliament of 'telling lies to the British public' in dividends row

The scathing criticism came as peers discussed a collapsed rescue deal for the debt-laden firm

Politics

67 h. ago Northumbrian Water to pay out £15.7m after sewage and water network failings

Bosses at the watchdog Ofwat said the company’s failures led to ‘excessive spills from storm overflows’.

Economics

3 d. ago Creating change: How WGM Engineering is building a sustainable future in the water sector

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Politics

3 d. ago Man Utd transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo agreement in place but summer deal collapses

Manchester United are eyeing a move for Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford after already completing a deal for Matheus Cunha this summer as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his squad

Economics

3 d. ago Voices: If the government wants to save Thames Water, it’s going to need to get its hands dirty

As the very public rescue deal for the ailing company collapses, James Moore warns that the government needs to get its hands dirty to clean up the water industry. This game of pass the buck isn’t doing anyone any favours...

Politics

3 d. ago Public ownership ‘not the answer’ says Reed after Thames Water deal collapse

At the despatch box, Conservative shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins accused ministers of having “talked themselves out of” a rescue plan.

Economics

4 d. ago Thames Water rescue takeover collapses after private equity firm KKR drops out

The troubled utility is taking forward talks with ‘certain senior creditors’ on an alternative plan to recapitalise the business.

Events

4 d. ago South West Water owner Pennon says losses deepened after Devon parasite outbreak

Last year’s incident in Brixham, south Devon, cost it about £21 million, pushing it deeper into an annual loss, it said.

Politics

4 d. ago Thames Water dealt fresh blow as potential investor drops out of deal to prop up embattled firm

Thames Water now progressing talks with senior creditors for an alternative to stabilise finances

Economics

4 d. ago Business News: Water sector under pressure as Thames deal collapses while M&S boss sees pay rise to £7.1m

From calls to overhaul the water industry and Thames Water’s failed investor talks, to Greg Hands’ new role at Royal Mail and a £7.1m payday for the M&S boss - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

5 d. ago Union urges for ministers to help with Scottish Water pay dispute

GMB Scotland and other unions will strike from Monday for seven consecutive days at Scottish Water.

Politics

1 week ago Thames Water fined record £123m over sewage breaches and dividend payments

Regulator Ofwat said Thames had ‘let down its customers and failed to protect the environment’ as it issued the water industry’s biggest ever fine.

Economics

1 week ago Thames Water hit with biggest ever fine of £122.7m over pollution and dividends

Regulator Ofwat said the utility giant ‘failed to protect the environment’ and issued the combined penalty as part of two separate investigations.

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation rises to 3.5% after ‘perfect’ storm’ of price increases

Fuel and clothing fell in price - but not enough to compensate for rises in bills elsewhere

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation rises to 3.5 per cent after increase in household bills and energy

Fuel and clothing fell in price - but not enough to compensate for rises in bills elsewhere

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Record’ 81 criminal investigations into water sector as sewage inspections soar

The Government insists water companies which break the law will be punished for their ‘disgraceful behaviour’.

Events

2 w. ago Thames Water drops bonuses due for bosses after Government criticism

Mr Reed confirmed the proposals had been dropped during an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) committee session with MPs on Tuesday.

Politics

2 w. ago Thames Water chairman rows back on comments over bonuses for bosses

Sir Adrian Montague said he may have ‘misspoken’ during an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) committee session with MPs last week.

Politics