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.
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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.
Iran to move capital from Tehran due to water crisis
Iran's president has announced an urgent plan to move the country's capital from Tehran, citing severe water shortages and environmental threats that make the city increasingly uninhabitable.
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.
Portugal drought emergency: Alentejo reservoirs at 20% capacity
Southern Portugal's Alentejo region declares drought emergency amid unprecedented water crisis, with reservoirs at just 20% capacity and agricultural sector facing devastating losses.
24 EU Countries by Bus: A £2,000 Challenge
A budget traveller reveals the ultimate hack to exploring 24 European countries for under £2,000, challenging the expensive Interrail pass with a game-changing bus strategy.
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.
Yorkshire Water imposes hosepipe ban due to low reservoirs
A hosepipe ban has been announced for parts of Yorkshire as water levels in key reservoirs plummet following a period of unusually dry weather.
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.
Europe's Hottest October Getaways for Sun & Culture
Forget summer crowds! Our expert guide reveals the best European destinations for a perfect October escape, from sun-drenched Greek islands to culturally rich cities with ideal weather and fewer tourists.
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.
Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis
A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.
How Concorde Helped Europe Win the 1995 Ryder Cup
Relive the incredible story of how Europe's Ryder Cup team, led by Bernard Gallacher, used the Concorde to race across the Atlantic and pull off a stunning underdog victory against the USA at Oak Hill in 1995.
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.
Trump Ally Schwarzman in UK Water Scandal During Drought
Stephen Schwarzman, the Blackstone tycoon and Trump ally, faces public fury after allegedly preventing a local reservoir from replenishing a drought-stricken lake on his sprawling UK estate, raising questions about wealth, power, and water rights.
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.
England's Water Crisis: Reservoirs Hit Dangerously Low Levels
Critical water reservoirs across England, including key sites in Somerset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, are at alarmingly low levels following an unusually dry winter, prompting concerns over future supply and hosepipe bans.
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.
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.
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