Water industry shake-up: Ministers accused of ‘deep-rooted complacency’ September 19, 2023 The government has been accused of “deep-rooted complacency” over water industry regulation in a report by the House of Lords. Peers, who reported on issues such as investment, water supply and wet wipes, have branded the government’s response to its findings one of “dismissive brevity and complacent tone”. It comes after the committee published a [...]
ULEZ: Ministers tried (and failed) to overrule Sadiq Khan scheme’s London-wide expansion August 23, 2023 The government unsuccessfully attempted to use powers to overrule Sadiq Khan’s expansion of the ULEZ scheme, it has been revealed. Ministers were reportedly looking into an obscure legal route to obstruct the mayor’s plans to expand the ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) throughout the capital but were told it would fall down in court. But [...]
Japan to release Fukushima water into ocean despite China backlash August 22, 2023 Japan announced today it will start releasing into the sea more than one million metric tons of treated radioactive water from Fukushima.
Retailers urge UK to issue food security plan after last ammonia plant shutters August 22, 2023 The government must come up with a long-term strategy to protect food supplies after the closure of the the UK's last remaining ammonia plant.
More than 130 leaks in Westminster buildings – but not THOSE kind of leaks…. August 18, 2023 More than 130 sewage leaks have sprung up in government buildings over the last year, new data has revealed. The majority of the 138 leaks were at Ministry of Defence (MoD) buildings, with 102 incidents at sites including Royal Naval airbase Culdrose, Cornwall and RAF Henlow, Bedfordshire. The Liberal Democrats, who obtained the information via [...]
United Utilities hit with hefty £800,000 fine for taking too much water August 17, 2023 United Utilities has been fined £800,000 after illegally abstracting 22bn litres of water in Lancashire, the Environment Agency has said.
Victorians not to blame for present water woes, report reveals August 14, 2023 Government and industry claims that the UK's problems with sewage leaks are caused by ageing infrastructure have been challenged.
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.
Water firms face London Stock Exchange shorting from Canadian pension giant August 7, 2023 Water companies on the London Stock Exchange are being shorted by one of the world's largest pension schemes, according to the FCA.
Formula E and teams try to create change, but does it cut through? July 29, 2023 Formula E is back in the capital this weekend and a number of teams are looking at how they’re promoting sustainability. Here’s our view. Usually when you walk into the ExCeL centre in east London’s Docklands you’re met with what can only be described as one of the most barren exhibition centres in existence. But [...]