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  • South West Water facing Ofwat probe into leakage data accuracy

    Not a drop to drink

    The water watchdog is set to probe the accuracy of leakage data from one of England’s biggest providers. Ofwat will investigate South West Water (SWW) over the accuracy of its information on water consumption and leakages, in the wake of an apology from firms over sewage issues. Owned by the FTSE 100 listed Pennon Group, [...]

  • Watch: Just Stop Oil activist thrown to the ground by angry passer-by near Tower of London

    Shocking

    A Just Stop Oil activist was thrown to the ground by a passer-by during a protest in central London. In a video posted on social media, the man can be seen approaching a group of campaigners as they slow march in front of traffic on Mansell Street, near the Tower of London, on Friday. The [...]

  • Just Stop Oil’s Square Mile slow walk causes chaos as Bank and Moorgate brought to a halt

    Just Stop Oil

    Just Stop Oil protestors caused chaos in the Square Mile this morning with a slow walk through Moorgate and Bank, which was eventually broken up by police. The environmental group forced the closure of roads, prevented buses from getting through and led to police officers issuing a Section 12 order, forcing them onto the pavement. [...]

  • Barclays’ AGM disrupted by climate activists furious over bank’s fossil fuel investments

    May 3, 2023

    Environmental protesters have disrupted banking giant Barclays’ annual meeting for shareholders in central London. A few minutes into the meeting, chairman Nigel Higgins was interrupted by a chorus of singers causing several minutes of disruption. Singing a version of the Spice Girls’ Thank You Very Much, the group sang: “Stop right now, no more oil [...]

  • Government under pressure over plans to tackle sewage leaks

    April 25, 2023

    The government faces pressure over its handling of the water industry, with Labour set to force a binding vote on draft legislation.

  • City firms rush to hire sustainability experts to handle incoming ESG rules

    April 19, 2023

    Over half of City firms expect to hire sustainability experts in the next 12 months as firms prepare to face tighter environmental regulations over the coming years.   According to a report shared exclusively with City A.M. from recruiter Hays, 52 per cent of firms surveyed will hire experts in sustainability reflecting the growing importance of [...]

  • UK banks reduce fossil fuel financing 31 per cent last year – but will the trend continue?

    April 13, 2023

    Most of the UK’s largest banks cut back on fossil fuel financing last year but activists argue the sector needs to make firmer commitments to ensure it meets its net zero commitments. According to an annual report from the Rainforest Action Network, the FTSE 100’s five banking giants lent $35.7bn to fossil fuel companies in [...]

  • More chance of being struck by lightning: Ofwat reveals just one fine for sewage leaks in nearly 30 years

    April 10, 2023

    Ofwat has issued just one single fine to suppliers for sewage spills since the current rules were introduced in 1994 - nearly 30 years ago.

  • Sewage scandal: Ofwat demands water companies get their house in order

    April 4, 2023

    Ofwat wants to fast-track £1.6bn of investment in the water industry, and require water companies to speed up delivery of new schemes.

  • Water suppliers will face unlimited fines for sewage dumping, Coffey confirms

    April 3, 2023

    Water suppliers are set to face unlimited fines for sewage dumping in the government's latest action plan to crack down on poor performance.

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