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Environment Secretary pledges to halve sewage pollution by 2030 Transport and infrastructure The Environment Secretary has pledged to cut sewage pollution from water companies in half by 2030 compared to 2024 levels. Steve Reed will announce the target as he speaks to the media on Sunday morning. The government said it marks the first time ministers have set a clear target on reducing sewage pollution to which [...]
Sick Boat Race rowers remind us why we must be tough on water companies Opinion Sick Boat Race rowers are the tip of the iceberg. Failing water companies are polluting the Thames and it's time for action, says water minister Emma Hardy.
Water firms’ industry body: Dividend payouts haven’t affected infrastructure investment Business Water companies would be in a similar state today even if they hadn't paid out millions in dividends, the boss of their industry body claimed.
Severn Trent given top environmental rating by regulator that just fined it £2m July 23, 2024 The Environment Agency has awarded Severn Trent the highest possible rating for its environmental performance despite having just fined the water company £2m for a sewage discharge that it said could have caused "catastrophic pollution".