Wessex Water hit with £11m sewage enforcement package
Wessex Water must pay an £11m enforcement package for sewage leaks, with shareholders funding the upgrades, not customers. Read the latest on the water sector crackdown.
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Thames Water debt climbs to £17.6bn amid profit return
Thames Water's debt pile grows to £17.6bn despite a return to profit after inflation-busting bill hikes. The firm faces a surge in customer complaints as rescue talks continue.
Communities file legal complaints over Thames sewage pollution
Residents across the Thames catchment file statutory nuisance complaints against Thames Water over sewage pollution impacting health and recreation. A 16-year-old rower contracted E. coli, missing GCSE exams.
Water companies issue £10.5bn green bonds amid pollution
England's water industry raised billions through green bonds while facing sewage pollution criticism. Discover how environmental financing meets corporate controversy.
1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted
New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.
15 UK sewage plants use risky plastic beads
Exclusive: 15 English sewage plants use hazardous plastic bio-beads, with a recent Camber Sands spill releasing 650 million. Experts demand urgent upgrades to protect marine life and coastlines.
Wessex Water fined £11m for sewage failures
Wessex Water has been ordered to pay £11m for wastewater management failures. The penalty will fund improvements to reduce sewage spills across the South West.
Water bosses lose bonuses as Ofwat cracks down
Regulator blocks executive payouts at six water companies amid public outrage over sewage spills and service failures. New rules give Ofwat power to veto bonuses.
Water firms seek double charging for sewage fixes
Water companies could bill households twice for infrastructure repairs to tackle sewage pollution under new Ofwat proposals being challenged in court by environmental campaigners.
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