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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Water firms prevented from increasing bills as much as they wanted

UK's competition watchdog significantly reduced water company revenue increases, limiting five major firms to £463 million instead of £2.7 billion sought, resulting in 2.2% bill increases for customers.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Water bosses in England exploiting bonus loophole face crackdown

Government will close loopholes allowing failing water company bosses to receive large bonuses despite an existing ban.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Thames Water and other water firms have millions of bonuses blocked - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Thames Water and five other water firms have had more than £4 million in bonuses blocked by the regulator Ofwat because of serious pollution incidents.
Environment
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fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Sewage discharges to halve by 2030, minister pledges

The environment secretary has pledged to halve the number of sewage discharges by 2030, marking the first clear target set by ministers on this issue due to public outcry over pollution incidents.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Serious pollution incidents by England's water companies up 60% last year, data reveals

Serious pollution incidents from water companies increased by 60% last year, with 75 incidents reported in 2024 compared to 47 in 2023.
Environment
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies

Water companies face bans on executive bonuses for failing to meet standards.
New rules aim to address public concerns and increase accountability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 months ago

Water firms banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses

The new rules prevent bonuses for water companies that fail to meet environmental or consumer standards, ensuring accountability for their financial and operational practices.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Government says water company investigations have increased

The government highlighted a significant increase in criminal investigations into water companies for environmental breaches, responding to public outcry over pollution levels.
UK politics
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