London politicsfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoUnited Utilities boss admits water firm isn't good enough at stopping sewage dumping'United Utilities' CEO admits to insufficient action against sewage dumping despite high executive pay.
London politicsfromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoUnited Utilities boss admits water firm isn't good enough at stopping sewage dumping'United Utilities' CEO admits to insufficient action against sewage dumping despite high executive pay.
London politicsfromwww.theguardian.com3 weeks agoPut Thames Water into temporary state control, say junior' creditorsThames Water may need to be temporarily nationalized to avoid legal and financial repercussions for bondholders and the government.Public pressure mounts on Thames Water to improve sewage management amid ongoing financial crises.
fromwww.theguardian.com4 weeks agoBonuses banned for 10 English water bosses over sewage pollutionUnder the new powers granted by Labour's Water (Special Measures) Act 2025, Ofwat can ban bonuses for water executives failing environmental standards or facing criminal charges.UK politics
Europe newsfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoSpain to ban flushing of wet wipes, with manufacturers paying clean up costsSpain's new law will hold wet wipe manufacturers responsible for cleaning costs related to environmental damage caused by their products.
London politicsfromTime Out London4 months agoThis major new London infrastructure project is now ready for actionThe Thames Tideway Tunnel is expected to drastically reduce sewage spills into the Thames River.
London politicsfromTime Out London4 months agoThis major new London infrastructure project is now ready for actionThe Thames Tideway Tunnel is expected to drastically reduce sewage spills into the Thames River.
UK politicsfromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoWhat's in the millions of tonnes of sludge sprayed on to farmland? The answer won't make you happy | George MonbiotThe contamination of sewage sludge used on farmland poses unforeseen existential risks to humanity.