18 h. ago Six water companies BANNED from paying out millions in bonuses to bosses for failing to tackle sewage and pollution

The measure targets firms that have either fallen short on pollution and customer service metrics, failed to demonstrate financial resilience, or have been convicted of environmental offences.

Economics

27 h. ago Bosses of six water firms banned from getting bumper bonuses under new law

Unfair bonuses have been banned for senior executives at six water companies, under Labour's new measures in the Water (Special Measures) Act

Economics

8 d. ago Five areas now in drought, says Environment Agency, after dry spring

The agency says water companies should 'follow the plan' on hosepipe bans

Politics

8 d. ago Check if you're eligible for Nationwide £100 payment being offered to millions

The building society is dishing out bonus cash to more than four million people, with payments to drop in weeks.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘My husband went surfing and had to take three days off work’

Sewage was discharged over half a million times into UK waters in 2024, for around 4.7 million hours

Politics

3 w. ago Nationwide confirms 'decision will be announced on this date' over £100 payments

The group has separately been paying out a £50 thank you bonus to millions of members

Economics

3 w. ago Nationwide confirms important date over potential next round of £100 payments

Nationwide Building Society has been making bonus cash payments to millions of its members in recent years, and this year it is set to make a decision on a potential new payment

Economics