Thames Water ‘faces deadline to present survival plan’

Thames Water has reportedly six weeks to present a viable survival plan to Ofwat

Thames Water seeks consultancy amid financial strain

Thames Water is reportedly investing in consultancy services amidst financial challenges stemming from its parent company’s debt default

Increase in abuse against water workers linked to sewage dumping

A GMB survey of nearly 1,300 water workers reveals that over half report increased abuse, including machete attacks and deliberate sewage splashing

Thames Water chief calls for 40% bill increase

The CEO of Thames Water has underscored the importance of a 40% rise in customer bills to bolster infrastructure improvements, amidst investor concerns and regulatory limitations

Thames Water’s shareholders refuse extra cash injection

Thames Water shareholders demand raised bills to inject cash amidst the company’s financial crisis

Yorkshire Water invests £60m in wastewater infrastructure

Yorkshire Water has announced a £60 million investment in Ilkley’s wastewater treatment and storm overflow systems to improve water quality in the River Wharfe

MPs call for Thames Water bailout plan disclosure

A group of MPs has urged the government to publish its contingency plans for bailing out Thames Water amid fears that taxpayers could be liable for significant costs

Southern Water fined £330k as sewage spill kills 2,000 fish

The water company has been fined £330,000 after a sewage spill near Southampton resulted in the death of nearly 2,000 fish due to a pump failure

Water companies face fines for poor customer service

Water companies can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for poor customer service, as new powers granted to Ofwat aim to improve industry standards and accountability

Welsh Water cuts bills

Welsh Water has announced a decrease of approximately 1% in household bills starting April, attributing the reduction to penalties for supply interruptions and leakage