Toxic algae crisis leaves 500,000 without safe water
Massive toxic algae bloom in Lake Erie leaves nearly 500,000 residents across Ohio and Michigan without safe drinking water, sparking urgent health warnings and emergency response efforts.
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Texas water crisis: Energy plants drain Corpus Christi supply
A severe water shortage grips Corpus Christi, Texas, as booming energy sector operations threaten the city's water security, forcing residents to cut consumption while industrial use continues.
Mexico's deepening water crisis affects millions
Mexico City and Guadalajara are experiencing critical water shortages as extreme temperatures and infrastructure challenges create a perfect storm for residents.
Water bills to rise for millions after CMA approval
Millions of British households face significant water bill increases after the Competition and Markets Authority approved proposals from major suppliers, sparking consumer concern.
10 Ways to Slash Your Water Bills & Save Hundreds
Discover expert-approved strategies to dramatically reduce your water costs without sacrificing comfort. From simple fixes to smart investments, learn how UK households can fight rising bills.
Water giants investigated over potential customer overcharging
Major UK water suppliers including Southern Water and Anglian Water are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority for potentially overcharging customers by hundreds of millions.
Water bills to jump for millions after regulator approval
Millions of British households face significant increases in their water bills after regulator Ofwat approved substantial price rises for water companies across England and Wales.
Ofwat proposes cutting water company profits by £70 per household
Regulator Ofwat proposes cutting water company profits by £70 per household, targeting underperforming firms like Southern Water and Thames Water in major industry shake-up.
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.
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.
France paralysed by mass strikes over economic reforms
France faces widespread disruption as transport, education and public services grind to a halt amid union-led protests against the new prime minister's economic agenda, testing President Macron's government.
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.
UK Economy Stagnates as Construction Output Plummets
Britain's economic recovery hits a wall as construction output plummets 1.9% in April, wiping out service sector gains and raising Budget concerns for the Chancellor.
Labour unveils pay boost and reform for England's care sector
The Labour government announces transformative plans to tackle England's care crisis with significant pay increases and a new national negotiating body, marking the biggest reform in decades.
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.
Private sector jobs surge past pre-pandemic peak
Exclusive analysis of ONS figures shows a dramatic jobs market reversal, with private sector employment hitting a record high as the public sector workforce contracts for the ninth consecutive quarter.
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.
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.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
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.
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