35 h. ago Our failing water firms are a damning reflection of Broken Britain

Editorial: The continuing sewage scandal is a blight on our country. The Independent Water Commission’s forthcoming review must now plot a new course for the industry

Events

9 d. ago South West Water agrees to pay £24m after watchdog finds wastewater leaks

Ofwat said its investigation found a ‘range of failures’ in how the water company managed its wastewater treatment works and sewer network.

Economics

2 w. ago UK households will be paid up to £2,000 compensation for water issues from today

Households will be entitled to compensation for service failures from water companies, the Government has announced

Economics

2 w. ago How to check if you’re eligible for £2,000 compensation for water service failures

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the first increase in compensation rates in 25 years

Economics

2 w. ago Households to receive up to £2,000 in compensation for water failures

The government has announced the first increase in compensation rates in 25 years

Economics

2 w. ago Households to receive up to £2,000 compensation for water service failures

Compensation payments will increase up to tenfold from July 2 for problems such as low pressure, disruptions to supply or sewer flooding.

Economics

3 w. ago RNLI rescue almost 20 children and adults in trouble after kayaking expedition goes wrong

Watch as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) rescues a dozen children and adults from the water following a failed kayaking expedition.

Events