Why is Ofwat making Welsh Water pay out £40m in charges? March 14, 2024 Water leaks across the firm's operations were found to be at much higher levels than reported
Thames Water not included in £180m sewage cleanup plan. It has an £8bn bill instead March 11, 2024 It is understood the environment agency is disappointed that Thames Water did not make a fresh funding commitment, and was unable to accelerate investment.
One Thames Water overflow in leafy Surrey has been leaking sewage for six days straight March 6, 2024 The firm recently said in its turnaround plan that more leakages were expected for the next year while it worked to fix operations
MPs urge government to reveal bailout plan for struggling Thames Water March 3, 2024 A group of MPs has urged the government to publish its contingency plans for bailing out Thames Water amid fears that taxpayers could be on the hook for billions of pounds.
Thames Water refuses to be drawn on claims it’s lobbying Ofwat and Defra for ‘regulatory easements’ February 28, 2024 Thames Water declined to comment when asked if the claims first reported by the Financial Times were true.
Toxic English rivers: not a single river classified as having ‘good’ water quality February 26, 2024 Toxic chemicals that remain in ecosystems for decades pollute every stretch of English rivers.
Ofwat blasted for allowing struggling water firms to not employ auditors February 26, 2024 The firms together provide water and sewage services to around 3.7m UK customers.
How can Ofwat regulate ‘failing’ firms like Thames Water without pushing them into bankruptcy? February 22, 2024 The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee expressed significant concerns over Ofwat's role in regulating the water industry
Sir Adrian Montague: Chairman of Thames Water parent company Kemble quits February 16, 2024 He has also stood down as director of each of Kemble's subsidiaries, apart from TWUL and Thames Water Utilities Holdings Limited.
Thames Water admits there will be MORE leaks this year than last February 13, 2024 Thames Water has admitted that its turnaround programme has not gone as well as hoped - and it will miss its own targets