Windermere sewage contamination crisis revealed
The largest survey of its kind finds dangerous sewage bacteria polluting most of Windermere, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
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Ofwat Faces Backlash Over Water Regulation
Critics question Ofwat's latest rulings as water companies face backlash over rising bills and service failures. Is the regulator doing enough to protect consumers?
Sharkey slams Environment Agency over water pollution
Former Undertones frontman and clean water campaigner Feargal Sharkey accuses the Environment Agency of failing to protect England's rivers from sewage pollution, as legal action looms.
Manchester water crisis: Brown sludge from taps
Manchester residents are horrified as brown water flows from their taps, with United Utilities investigating potential contamination risks.
San Diego beaches contaminated by Mexican sewage
San Diego's idyllic beaches face a growing environmental disaster as raw sewage from Mexico contaminates its shores, posing health risks and economic concerns.
US warns over Chinese Thames Water takeover
Senior US politicians warn that Labour's potential sale of Thames Water to a Chinese state-linked company could pose a serious national security threat to the UK.
Thames Water sold to Chinese investors amid debt crisis
Thames Water, Britain's largest water supplier, has been sold to a consortium linked to the Chinese government, while the UK steps in to manage its staggering £16.8bn debt crisis.
Thames Water may face temporary nationalisation
The UK government is reportedly considering placing Thames Water under temporary state control as the debt-laden utility giant struggles to secure private investment. Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed warns of potential bill hikes for customers.
Govt plans for Thames Water collapse as crisis deepens
Specialist advisers have been appointed to oversee contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse, as the UK's largest water supplier faces financial turmoil.
Thames 'Wet Wipe Island' clean-up shocks London
A massive clean-up operation has removed a grotesque 'wet wipe island' from the River Thames, exposing London's growing sewage pollution crisis. Discover how this environmental eyesore formed – and what's being done to stop it.
Water boss paid £1.3m despite pollution failures
The CEO of Yorkshire Water received a staggering £1.3m payout despite the company's failure to meet sewage pollution targets, sparking fury among customers and environmental groups.
Sewage leak sparks chaos at Atlanta Airport
A major sewage leak at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has caused travel chaos, with passengers reporting foul odours and potential health hazards. Authorities are scrambling to contain the situation.
Ofwat examines £13m paid to Yorkshire Water boss offshore
Ofwat is probing £13m in payments made to Yorkshire Water CEO Nicola Shaw via an offshore parent company, raising concerns over transparency and executive pay in the utilities sector.
Water nationalisation: fair price or false promise?
The debate over water nationalisation heats up as critics question whether the public is truly benefiting from the move. Explore the financial and social implications.
Whitmer reshapes Michigan utilities for clean energy push
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appoints new utilities board members to accelerate the state's transition to clean energy, setting a national example.
Yorkshire Water boss in offshore pay row
The CEO of Yorkshire Water faces backlash as millions paid to offshore parent company while customers struggle with soaring bills.
Labour MPs slam Thames Water exec bonuses amid crisis
Labour MPs demand action as Thames Water executives receive hefty bonuses despite company's financial turmoil and service failures.
Anglian Water fined millions for sewage discharges
Anglian Water has been fined millions by Ofwat for illegal sewage discharges, marking one of the largest penalties in UK water industry history.
Anglian Water fined £2.65m for sewage pollution
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million fine for illegally discharging sewage into rivers. Read how the water regulator Ofwat uncovered the scandal.
Water bosses face pay freeze over sewage spills
Executives at water companies in England and Wales will see their pay rises blocked and bonuses banned following public outrage over sewage spills and poor performance.
Labour: England faces worst sewage crisis in history
Labour's shadow environment secretary, Steve Reed, accuses the government of failing to protect England's waterways as sewage spills reach record levels. Experts warn of severe ecological damage and public health risks.
Water firms must prioritise public over profits
A damning report calls for UK water companies to shift focus from shareholder dividends to environmental and social responsibility, amid rising public outrage over sewage spills and service failures.
Influencer swims in sewage-like foam sparking outrage
A social media influencer has divided opinions after posting a video of herself swimming in murky sea foam, with many accusing her of ignoring potential health risks from sewage contamination.
Labour's AI plans may hike water bills
Experts warn that Labour's ambitious AI data centre plans may lead to skyrocketing water bills, with local suppliers struggling to meet demand.
Public ownership of water: time for change?
Amid rising bills and service failures, the case for bringing England's water industry back into public hands grows stronger. Explore the arguments for and against renationalisation.
Ofwat review exposes water industry sewage failures
A damning review reveals systemic failures in England and Wales' water industry, with sewage spills and poor regulation under scrutiny.
Scrap Ofwat: Fixing Britain's broken water system
The UK's water crisis demands radical action. Scrapping Ofwat and holding Thames Water executives accountable could be the first steps towards fixing a broken system.
Govt demands action from Thames Water over pollution
Environment Secretary Steve Reed calls for urgent measures as Thames Water comes under fire for sewage spills and environmental failures.
New watchdog to tackle UK water pollution crisis
As public outrage grows over sewage spills and water pollution, a new regulatory body promises to hold water companies accountable. But will it be enough to clean up Britain's rivers and coasts?
UK water pollution scandal: Firms 'getting away with' damage
Labour accuses the government of allowing water companies to pollute England's rivers and seas while regulators turn a blind eye. Calls for urgent reforms grow louder.
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