5 d. ago Water firms’ environmental performance sinks as serious pollution cases up 60%

The Environment Agency has called for a fundamental shift in culture and behaviour from English water firms in the light of ‘poor’ results.

Politics

7 d. ago Thames Water delays challenging watchdog’s ruling on bills amid rescue plan

The UK’s biggest water firm said it had agreed with Ofwat to defer the case until further notice.

Events

1 week ago Wayne Rooney gives telling response to Marcus Rashford's comments on Man Utd

Marcus Rashford suggested the 'inconsistent environment' at Manchester United impacted his performances for the club but Wayne Rooney has his doubts

Politics

2 w. ago Millions of UK households face higher water bills after watchdog announcement

The most recent water bill increase took place less than a year ago

Economics

2 w. ago British households to pay an extra £556MILLION in water bills as regulator approves bid by five firms to hike charges

Five companies - Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, South East Water, Southern Water, and Wessex Water - argued Ofwat's original decision left them unable to meet regulatory requirements.

Economics

2 w. ago Five water firms provisionally allowed to raise bills by further 1% to 5%

An independent group appointed by the competition watchdog rejected nearly 80% of increases sought by companies.

Economics

3 w. ago £10m in fines paid by water firms funds restoration of sewage

Fifty-one projects have won funding, including restoring riverbeds in Exmoor National Park and tackling septic tank spills into Windermere.

Economics

3 w. ago Villagers' fury over £26million indoor reservoir that looks like 'Soviet nuclear bunker' after water firm failed make it blend in to countryside

Residents in the sleepy village of Springwell, in Tyne and Wear, were shocked to discover the mammoth structure being erected a stone's throw away from their front doors.

Economics

3 w. ago Thames Water lenders propose new rescue deal to prevent collapse

London & Valley Water hope to eventually float Thames Water on the stock market after turning around the firm’s fortunes.

Events

3 w. ago Scottish city ranks among the world's top sustainable tourist destinations

The GDS Index annually ranks cities on tourism management, assessing Destination Management, Supplier, Social, and Environmental performance.

Politics