3 w. 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

3 w. ago Drippy Thames Water boss blames rain for leaks – after bringing in drought hosepipe bans

Thousands of Brits have been slapped with hosepipe bans this particularly hot summer – despite a huge water main fault leading to streets being completely flooded

Politics

4 w. ago Thames Water fatcat boss earns £1million but admits not 'everything is tickety

The huge salary for Chris Weston comes despite the utility company reporting a rise in sewage leaks and pollution, as well as staggering debts of £1.7 billion

Economics

4 w. 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

4 w. 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

4 w. ago Thames Water boss receives £1m despite doubling in "serious" pollution

Thames Water also reveals it made a £1.6 billion loss last year

Economics

4 w. ago Thames Water boss receives £1m package despite "disappointing" surge in pollution

Thames Water also reveals it made a £1.6 billion loss last year

Economics