water sector
Thames Water has allocated an additional £500,000 for its Thames Water Trust Fund, aimed at supporting vulnerable customers and organisations providing financial advice services
Ofwat is consulting on potential modifications to water companies’ licences to introduce customer-focused principles, aiming to enhance customer service
UK water companies seek approval for a £156 annual bill increase by 2030 to fund upgrades and address sewage issues
The water regulator has ordered water companies in England and Wales to refund customers due to widespread underperformance
The Industry and Regulators Committee has sent a letter to the government, highlighting concerns about various issues, including underinvestment, increasing water bills and the absence of social tariffs
Macquarie has raised its ownership in Southern Water to over 75%
Cathryn Ross, now serving as interim co-chief executive of Thames Water, faced scrutiny from MPs for her role in approving the 2014 price review that contributed to Thames Water’s financial struggles
There has been a surge in pollution incidents from water and sewerage assets in England, reaching the highest level since 2019, according to the Environment Agency
Pennon Group has acquired three new solar projects which are predicted to generate over 95GWh of electricity annually
Under the new legislations, regulator could impose higher penalties to ensure compliance across sectors such as energy, water, waste operations and incinerators