81 m. ago Government launches water ombudsman to boost consumer protection

Steve Reed promised ‘the biggest overhaul of water regulation in a generation’

Politics

25 h. ago Labour vows to make Britain’s rivers cleanest on record by halving sewage pollution

Pledge comes ahead of Monday’s publication of the Independent Water Commission’s landmark review into the ailing water sector

Politics

51 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

56 h. ago Serious water sewage spills surge by 60% in a year as 'shoddy firms' blasted

Last year, 75 category 1 and 2 incidents were recorded and that was up from 47 the previous year and watchdog considers these events to have a “serious or persistent” impact on environment

Politics

57 h. ago Ministers plan to axe toothless water regulator Ofwat as serious sewage leaks rise 60% in a year while bills for homeowners soar

The Environment Agency revealed there were 2,801 sewage leaks, up from 2,174 in 2023, with just three firms behind 81 per cent of the most serious - Thames, Southern and Yorkshire.

Politics

2 d. ago The historic town drowning in sewage... and why YOUR area could be next thanks to Labour's new plans

After eight months, Nick's Buckingham home is nearly ready to move back into. Yet memories of the sewage that spewed through drains and flooded his floors last November are not so easily fixed.

Events

4 d. ago Secrets of ageless Brad Pitt's 'facelift' shared by top plastic surgeons

Fans have gone wild over Brad Pitt's new movie, and the 61-year-old's more youthful appearance. Plastic surgeons have revealed the work he may have received.

Politics

5 d. ago Thames Water boss says 'too much rain' to blame for major rise in sewage leaks revealed hours after teetering utility brought in hosepipe ban

Yesterday Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban will begin next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire.

Politics

5 d. ago Thames Water boss warns it may take more than a decade to sort out ailing utility as it reveals losses of £1.6bn and sewage leaks up by a third in a year

Chris Weston gave MPs the dismal outlook as he and other senior executives were hauled back to parliament to face questions about their performance.

Economics

1 week ago Scottish Water's sewage sites breached licences more than 250 times in three years

Scottish Water has breached its licences at sewage sites more than 250 times in three years.

Politics

2 w. ago Palma airport in crisis as 'sewage water' floods in from burst pipe

A leak at Palma airport in the Balearic Islands was first detected on Friday and was reportedly resolved by the AENA airport authority - but workers insist it is still ongoing

Events