Water bills crisis: Millions face huge price hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals water bills in England could surge by hundreds of pounds annually as companies seek massive investment funding. Discover how this affects your household budget.
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Five UK water companies face government crackdown over pollution
Exclusive investigation reveals five major water companies including Thames Water and Anglian Water face potential special measures after repeated environmental breaches. Discover which suppliers are failing customers and the environment.
Thames Water: Temporary Renationalisation Looms
As Thames Water teeters on the brink of collapse, temporary state control appears increasingly inevitable. Explore the financial quagmire and why renationalisation might be the least worst option for Britain's largest water company.
Thames Water faces High Court over £18bn debt crisis
Britain's largest water company Thames Water is locked in a legal battle with regulator Ofwat as it struggles with £18 billion debt and potential collapse, threatening London's water supply.
Thames Water Collapse Fears: Government Prepares Contingency
Exclusive: Thames Water faces High Court hearing as government contingency plans are revealed amid fears of financial collapse affecting 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.
Thames Water Faces High Court Winding-Up Petition
Britain's largest water supplier Thames Water confronts potential collapse as creditors file High Court petition over unpaid debts, raising concerns about London's water security.
Maui Wildfires: Urgent Evacuations for Paia and Kula
New wildfires erupt on Maui, forcing evacuations in Paia and Kula. Emergency services battle the blazes amid challenging conditions, two years after the deadly Lahaina disaster.
Emergency water bans imposed in Southeast UK amid heatwave
Southern Water declares 'essential use only' emergency for thousands in West Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire as reservoir levels plummet during prolonged heatwave.
Lahaina Reopens to Residents After Deadly Hawaii Fires
Authorities in Maui have begun allowing residents back into the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina under strict conditions, while recovery operations continue amid ongoing challenges.
New Water Rules to Save UK Families £100 a Year
Millions of British households are set for cheaper water bills as regulators unveil a major crackdown on water company profits, promising significant savings and cleaner rivers.
Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
Urgent Hosepipe Ban Warning for UK Households
Millions of Britons face imminent garden hose restrictions as water companies issue urgent drought warnings. Discover the essential actions to avoid fines and protect supplies during the heatwave.
Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.
Pakistan's 'Water God' Statue Sparks Religious Tension
A controversial statue of a 'water god' in Pakistan's Punjab province has ignited religious tensions and drawn attention to the region's severe water scarcity issues, prompting official action.
Hawaii McDonald's Shock: £27 for Two Burgers & Fries
A British tourist's dream holiday in Hawaii turned into a fast-food nightmare after she was charged a staggering $35 for a simple McDonald's order, exposing the island's extreme cost of living.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025
Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.
Govt axes water social tariff as bills set to soar 44%
Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
World's Oldest Man Killed in Hawaii Shark Attack
Tragic details emerge as 100-year-old Mike Fremont, a celebrated centenarian and marathon runner, is killed in a rare shark attack off the Hawaiian coast of Maui.
Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water
A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.
Water companies fined £500k for customer service failures
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
Hawaii's 'Marianne' Patients Evacuated Amid Wildfires
Amidst devastating wildfires, fragile psychiatric patients from the 'Marianne' facility are airlifted to safety in a complex and urgent operation on Maui.
Hawaii State of Emergency: Hurricane Kiko Threatens
Hawaii declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko, a powerful Category 4 storm, barrels towards the islands. Residents rush to prepare for potential catastrophic winds and flooding.
Hurricane Dora: Category 4 Storm Nears Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Dora, a powerful Category 4 storm, is churning dangerously close to Hawaii's Big Island. The National Hurricane Centre issues urgent tropical storm warnings as residents prepare for potential flooding, destructive winds, and dangerous surf.
Arizona Town Sinks as Megafarms Drain Ancient Aquifers
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
Hurricane Kiko Ravages Hawaii: Floods and Mudslides
Hurricane Kiko unleashes torrential rain on Hawaii, causing severe flooding, dangerous mudslides, and widespread power outages. Officials issue urgent warnings as the storm batters the islands.
Hawaii Volcano Erupts: 500-Ft Lava Fountains & Gas Warning
Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano has violently reawakened, spewing lava fountains 500 feet into the air and releasing dangerous volcanic gas. Scientists issue urgent warnings as the eruption intensifies.
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
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