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.
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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.
Gaza hunger & Philippine floods: Images of global suffering
Striking photographs capture the devastating realities of hunger in Gaza and catastrophic floods in the Philippines, highlighting urgent humanitarian crises.
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.
Water bosses paid £278m amid sewage scandals
Shocking revelations show water company executives raking in millions while customers face rising bills and environmental disasters.
Ofwat axes water industry rules amid sewage crisis
The UK water regulator Ofwat has abolished crucial industry regulations, raising concerns over sewage management and environmental impact.
Water industry faces nationalisation calls amid failures
Growing pressure mounts to bring England's water sector back into public hands as critics slam privatised firms for soaring bills and environmental failures.
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.
Water boss doubles salary amid sewage scandal
Southern Water's CEO faces backlash as his salary doubles to £1.3m while the company struggles with sewage spills and financial penalties.
Southern Water boss gets £14m amid sewage scandal
Southern Water's CEO faces backlash over a £14 million pay package while the company dumps sewage into UK waters. Critics demand accountability.
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 pledges to tackle UK sewage pollution crisis
The Labour Party unveils ambitious plans to tackle the UK's sewage pollution crisis, promising stricter regulations and hefty fines for water companies.
Syria's new regime faces mounting challenges
As violence surges across Syria, the fledgling government grapples with profound security and humanitarian crises, testing its ability to maintain control.
HS2 chaos as train ticket prices soar amid cost crisis
Frustrated passengers face skyrocketing rail fares as HS2 costs spiral, sparking outrage over Britain's broken transport system.
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.
Virgin Atlantic luggage drenched in sewage at JFK
A Virgin Atlantic passenger's nightmare unfolded at JFK Airport when her luggage was soaked in raw sewage, leaving her belongings ruined and the airline scrambling for answers.
Labour to abolish Ofwat in water regulation overhaul
Labour announces plans to abolish Ofwat, the water regulator, and replace it with a new body to tackle sewage spills and rising bills. Here’s what you need to know.
Sewage leaks and rising bills spark UK outrage
Ministers and water regulator Ofwat are under scrutiny as households across the UK face rising bills while sewage spills continue to plague rivers and coastlines.
UK seaside towns face sewage disaster
Popular British coastal resorts are facing a sewage nightmare, with raw waste flooding beaches. Experts warn of health risks as tourists flock to affected areas.
UK govt faces backlash over water company failures
Labour's Steve Reed accuses the government of failing to hold water companies accountable as Thames Water and Southern Water face scrutiny over sewage spills and financial mismanagement.
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 firms face scrutiny over sewage discharge failures
Government ministers demand answers as Thames Water and Southern Water fail to meet sewage discharge targets, raising environmental and health concerns.
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.
Child poverty at 'unbearable' levels warn UK doctors
Leading paediatricians warn of an 'unbearable' child poverty crisis in the UK, with soaring malnutrition and hospital admissions linked to deprivation.
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
UK inflation surge deepens cost of living crisis
New figures reveal a sharp rise in UK inflation, intensifying the cost of living crisis and raising fears of further interest rate hikes. Experts warn of prolonged financial strain for households.
Thames Water accused of 'gun to head' over bills
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'.
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