‘Polluters must pay’: Therese Coffey announces unlimited fines for environmental damage July 12, 2023 Environmental polluters face the prospect of unlimited fines penalties, the government has confirmed in its latest clampdown.
Thames Water hangs on, but its future, and the health of our waterways, remains unclear July 10, 2023 Thames Water’s reprieve this morning may have refreshed the company’s coffers, but the firm remains parched of funding for its future ambitions.
Brits overestimate costs of making homes greener July 6, 2023 Brits vastly overestimate both the cost and time to install green upgrades in their homes, according to a new study from Barclays and Ipsos.
Thames Water backer USS faces grilling from pensions watchdog July 5, 2023 The UK’s largest pension scheme faces a grilling from the regulator over its investment in troubled utility giant Thames Water.
Water companies will seek household bill rises says Ofwat boss July 5, 2023 Water companies are planning to increase prices further for households, according to industry regulator Ofwat.
Sunak’s government set to miss £11.6bn climate commitment July 5, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s promise to meet an £11.6bn climate and nature pledge looks set be missed, according to a leaked internal memo.
Ofwat boss fails to rule out more supplier struggles after Thames Water woes July 5, 2023 Water suppliers will not be allowed to rack up debts and underinvest again following Thames Water’s financial troubles, Ofwat vowed yesterday.
Rain raises Rhine river water in Germany, north still too shallow July 3, 2023 Water levels on the river Rhine in Germany have risen after rain but are still too low in northern and central areas for cargo vessels.
Thames Water woes expose wretched debt-plagued industry July 3, 2023 Thames Water is in serious trouble, but its problems reflect challenges with debt and sewage spills across the industry.
Labour and Just Stop Oil donor says there’s “no kind of deal” on party policy July 2, 2023 Green energy industrialist Dale Vince has denied being “an eco-zealot” as he defended his £1.5m donations to Labour. Vince told Sky News he was not seeking to influence leader Sir Keir Starmer by giving cash to the party and that there was not “some kind of deal going on”. The Ecotricity owner accused the “right [...]