A drought of willpower: The UK’s struggle to meet its water needs September 28, 2022 The proposed super reservoir to meet the UK's water needs could be a key litmus test for the Government's desire to boost infrastructure.
Thames Water calls for cash once again despite investor’s £1.5bn pay out September 4, 2022 Thames Water has started exploring plans to raise further capital, just months after shareholders agreed to pump £1.5bn into the company.
Thames Water leaks the same as leaving hosepipe on for 73 years August 24, 2022 Thames Water wastes the same amount of water as leaving a hosepipe on every single day for more than 73 years, trade union GMB has claimed. The union said that Thames Water’s creaking infrastructure loses 635m litres in leaks every single day. The comparison comes as Thames Water today begins to enforce a hosepipe ban [...]
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban impacting 15m across London and the South August 17, 2022 Thames Water has announced a fresh hosepipe ban, impacting 15 million customers across London and the south of England.
Hosepipe ban across London and south England expected within weeks, reveals Thames Water August 9, 2022 Thames Water plans to bring in a hosepipe ban in the coming weeks, amid the prospect of another heatwave this month.
Thames Water stops short of hosepipe ban but urges customers to ‘use water wisely’ August 8, 2022 The UK's largest water provider has stopped short of announcing a hosepipe ban despite the sustained drought this summer.
Ofwat clamps down on water companies with proposals to regulate dividends July 28, 2022 Water companies could be prevented from making dividend payments if their financial resilience is at risk, in new reforms pushed by Ofwat.
Environment agency says ‘no plans for water restrictions’ but people urged to be frugal July 26, 2022 There will be “no plans for restrictions on essential water use” in the immediate future despite hot weather drying up river beds and leaving parks parched. With the prospect of hosepipe bans and other measures to save H20, the National Drought Group (NDG) was convened by the Environment Agency today, in a meeting attended by [...]
Thames Water taps shareholders for £1.5bn boost to shake-up plans after sewage scandal June 30, 2022 Thames Water shareholders could have to cough up as much as £1.5bn to accelerate the shake-up of the scandal-hit business.
Water regulator Ofwat raises alarm over sewage treatment of Thames Water and four other firms March 9, 2022 Water regulator Ofwat has said it has “serious concerns” over the sewage treatment works of five water suppliers. Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water and Yorkshire Water submitted reports in December which worried the regulator, it said. “We have identified shortcomings in most water and wastewater companies and are continuing to investigate,” said [...]