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.
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.
Government ministers demand answers as Thames Water and Southern Water fail to meet sewage discharge targets, raising environmental and health concerns.
New data exposes a sharp rise in serious pollution incidents caused by England's water companies, sparking outrage and calls for stricter regulations.
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
Thames Water is under fire for allegedly pressuring customers with steep bill hikes while failing to address leaks and sewage spills. Critics call it 'highway robbery'.