Water firms risk £800m payout as lawsuits target ‘misleading’ pollution reporting August 9, 2023 Six English water companies are to face legal action over allegations of underreporting pollution incidents and overcharging customers.
Just one water supplier holds top rating for environmental performance July 13, 2023 Only one water supplier has a maximum rating for its environmental performance, according to the government's latest industry review.
Sewage scandal: Ofwat demands water companies get their house in order April 4, 2023 Ofwat wants to fast-track £1.6bn of investment in the water industry, and require water companies to speed up delivery of new schemes.
Ofwat and the Environment Agency must have the willpower to fix the water industry March 20, 2023 The heads of both leading watchdogs for the water industry were grilled in Parliament last week by MPs, amid concerns over sewage leaks.
Striving for success in 2023? Turn to your partners to find the right balance March 6, 2023 2022 showed us just how much can change in a year. We saw UK businesses emerge from the grips of the pandemic with a sense of cautious optimism. It even seemed like normal service might finally resume. The battle for talent got more competitive as employees made their new working expectations clear. ESG commitments moved [...]
Water industry pledges to invest its way out of sewage crisis despite missing spending targets last year February 13, 2023 The government must hold firm with plans to clamp down on sewage spills in the water industry, warns a leading environmental group.
Feeling Moody: Ratings agency downgrades outlook for UK’s troubled water companies January 16, 2023 Moody's has downgraded its investment outlook towards the UK's embattled water industry from stable to negative.
Thames Water launches a live sewage discharge map – see if your local drain is overflowing January 5, 2023 Thames Water have launched a map of its sewage discharge points to mark the new year – and those living in the area won’t be very impressed. The map appears to show a host of monitors registering live discharge as of 1:40pm, with many focussed around Oxford and out into the Berkshire countryside. The company [...]
Ofwat offers carrot and stick approach to water firms with £300m innovation fund December 13, 2022 Ofwat will raise the size of its innovation fund to £300m, as it looks to encourage companies to improve customer service.
Water firms struggle with pollution incidents, says damning Ofwat report December 8, 2022 Serious pollution incidents have increased this year, revealed Ofwat in a collection of highly critical reports on the water industry.