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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.
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.
China starts world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
China has commenced building the world's biggest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, sparking environmental and geopolitical concerns.
Sharkey attacks government inaction on water reform
Former Undertones frontman and clean water campaigner Feargal Sharkey criticises the government's lack of progress on water reform, as sewage spills continue to plague UK rivers and coasts.
Govt investigates Welsh Water over pollution, finances
The UK government and environmental regulators are probing Welsh Water over concerns about pollution and financial mismanagement, with potential implications for customers and investors.
UK govt plans weaken Welsh environment protections
Ministers are under fire for proposing to scrap key environmental safeguards in Wales, sparking outrage from campaigners and opposition MPs.
UK government accused of water pollution failures
Labour's Steve Reed accuses ministers of neglecting water pollution, as new data reveals alarming environmental oversight.
UK water firms face scrutiny over environmental failures
Water firms in England and Wales are under fire for repeated environmental breaches, with calls for stricter oversight and penalties.
Ofwat told to crack down on polluting water firms
Steve Reed, the new Environment Secretary, has instructed Ofwat to take stringent action against water companies failing to curb pollution, promising tougher penalties and accountability.
Labour attacks Ofwat over water industry failures
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed accuses Ofwat of negligence and calls for urgent reforms to protect consumers from rising bills and sewage pollution.
UK wetland turns dry and scratchy like a loofah
A once-lush wetland in the UK has dried into a scratchy, loofah-like terrain, raising concerns among conservationists about the impact of climate change and human activity on fragile ecosystems.
Labour’s water clean-up plan in Pete Songi’s cartoon
Discover how Labour’s ambitious strategy to hold water companies accountable for pollution is captured in Pete Songi’s striking cartoon.
Trump's energy agenda sparks climate concerns
Former US President Donald Trump unveils a bold energy and environment plan, sparking debate over its potential impact on climate policies and global markets.
Southern Water told to rebuild trust after pollution failures
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has called for Southern Water to 'rebuild public trust' following severe pollution incidents. The utility giant faces mounting pressure over its environmental record.
Water bills to rise by £19+ as Environment Secretary fumes
The Environment Secretary has expressed fury over plans to significantly increase water bills in England and Wales, calling the proposed hikes 'unacceptable' amid rising living costs.
UK govt's new sewage plan faces criticism
The UK government has announced a revised plan to reduce sewage discharges into rivers, but critics argue it lacks urgency and fails to meet environmental targets.
Labour targets water firms over sewage and exec pay
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed pledges to hold water companies accountable for sewage spills and excessive executive pay if Labour wins the next election.
Ken Henry's bold reform plan for Labor
Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry presents a compelling reform agenda, urging Labor to seize the moment for transformative economic and social policies.
Thames Water probed over River Thames pollution
Thames Water is under fire after a serious pollution event in the River Thames, prompting legal action from the Environment Agency.
UK sewage spills surge 54% in a year
Shocking new data reveals England's sewage scandal has worsened dramatically, with water companies dumping waste into rivers for over 3.6 million hours last year.
Labour slams government over England sewage crisis
Labour's Steve Reed slams government inaction as sewage spills plague Southern Water and Thames Water, demanding urgent reforms to protect England's waterways.
MPs push for tougher water pollution rules
A cross-party group of MPs urges the government to strengthen Ofwat’s powers to hold water companies accountable for sewage spills and environmental damage.
Water companies cause surge in pollution incidents
New data exposes a sharp rise in serious pollution incidents caused by England's water companies, sparking outrage and calls for stricter regulations.
Americans wary of Trump spending plans
Public sentiment shifts as concerns mount over Trump's ambitious spending agenda, despite White House claims of significant savings for American households.
Water firms fined £2.65m for sewage breaches
Southern Water and Anglian Water have been hit with hefty fines totalling £2.65m for illegally discharging sewage into protected waterways in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The Environment Agency condemned the breaches, which pose risks to wildlife and
Trump cuts PFAS research funding, farmers at risk
Former President Donald Trump has cut vital funding for PFAS contamination research, leaving farmers and rural communities vulnerable to the 'forever chemicals' crisis.
Drought declared in Midlands as water levels plunge
The Environment Agency has officially declared a drought in the Midlands, urging residents and businesses to conserve water as dry conditions persist.
Hosepipe ban imminent for drought-hit Midlands
Parts of England face a hosepipe ban as the Environment Agency warns of drought conditions following a dry summer.
UK Drought Emergency Declared Amid Water Shortage
The Environment Agency has declared a drought across the UK, urging immediate water conservation as temperatures soar and reservoirs run dangerously low.
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