Yorkshire Water hikes dividend despite pollution remaining ‘too high’ Water Yorkshire Water, which serves more than five million customers across the region, has hiked its dividend during the first half of its financial year despite pollution levels remaining “too high”. The provider paid out dividends totalling £37.5m in the six months to 30 September, 2024, up from the £17.7m during the same period in 2023. [...]
Water lobby accused of ‘spin’ after claiming public lack knowledge Business The UK's biggest water companies have faced stinging criticism for the amount of sewage leaked into British rivers and seas in recent years.
Thames Water fined £104m over wastewater failures in landmark Ofwat investigation Water Three water companies are facing fines totaling £168m for failing to properly manage their wastewater treatment works and networks, Ofwat has announced today.