Thames Water Delays £7.5m Charity Payment Amid Crisis
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
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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.
Arizona Child Services Failed: Toddler Murdered
The Arizona Department of Child Safety faces intense scrutiny after a two-year-old boy, under their supervision, was murdered by his mother. This case exposes critical failures in the state's child protection system.
Thames Water crisis deepens as Ofwat rejects 40% bill hike
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces a deepening crisis after regulator Ofwat rejected its plea for a 40% bill increase. The decision raises the spectre of a temporary government takeover as the utility grapples with massive debt and urgen
Thames Water: Creditors propose £20bn rescue package
Major creditors have tabled a radical £20 billion restructuring plan to rescue Thames Water from administration, aiming to secure the future of Britain's largest water company and prevent a national crisis.
Thames Water on the Brink: Ofwat Rejects Bailout
Britain's largest water company, Thames Water, faces potential collapse as regulator Ofwat blocks its rescue plan. With debts soaring to £15.6bn, the government prepares for a temporary nationalisation to avert a crisis for 16 million customers.
Ofwat Rejects Thames Water Bailout, Collapse Looms
Britain's water regulator, Ofwat, has dealt a crushing blow to Thames Water's recovery plan, rejecting its plea for higher bills and lenient penalties. This decision pushes the debt-laden utility, serving 16 million customers, closer to a potential govern
Drought reveals submerged 19th-century bridge in Yorkshire
A historic 19th-century bridge, normally submerged, has been fully exposed at Broomhead Reservoir in South Yorkshire as water levels plummet due to prolonged drought conditions, revealing a piece of forgotten industrial heritage.
Sheffield Water Crisis: Sewage Spills and Supply Failures
Yorkshire Water is under fire for a series of incidents in Sheffield, including sewage discharges into a park and supply disruptions, raising serious questions about infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
Trump's Broken Water Promise to California Exposed
Exclusive: Former President Donald Trump's unfulfilled vow to solve California's water crisis with a massive infrastructure project has left Central Valley farmers and communities disillusioned, as the promised 'gigantic' task force and water plan never m
UK Boil Water Alert Over Parasite Fears
Households across parts of the UK are being urgently advised to boil their drinking water following the discovery of a potentially harmful parasite. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Reeves pushes Thames Water creditors to take major haircut
Exclusive: Chancellor Rachel Reeves pushes for significant losses for Thames Water's creditors in a radical restructuring plan, aiming to protect billpayers from the burden of the utility's massive debt.
Winter Hosepipe Ban Threat as UK Reservoir Levels Plummet
Britain faces an unprecedented winter hosepipe ban as experts warn reservoir levels are critically low. Discover why recent rainfall isn't enough and what restrictions households may face.
Phoenix Heatwave Overwhelms Morgues as Deaths Soar
Exclusive report from Phoenix reveals a catastrophic public health crisis as extreme temperatures shatter records, pushing morgues to capacity and exposing deadly gaps in heat protection policies.
Civilian Workers Indicted Over Pearl Harbour Fuel Leak
US Justice Department brings charges against two civilian operators for alleged negligence leading to a massive jet fuel leak from the World War II-era Red Hill facility, contaminating the water supply for 93,000 residents in Hawaii.
Iowa's Agricultural Pollution Creates Water Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Iowa's agricultural runoff, mirroring UK environmental concerns, is creating a toxic tide of pollution, devastating waterways and posing serious public health risks.
Arizona Couple Charged with Murder in Girl's Torture Death
A harrowing case emerges from Arizona as a father and stepmother face murder charges for the alleged torture and death of a 10-year-old girl, with a history of brutal 'disciplinary' methods revealed.
Huge Sale On Leak-Proof Water Bottles
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Thames Water agrees £75m fine payment plan for sewage offences
Thames Water has struck a crucial deal with regulators to pay a £75m fine for sewage spills and illegal dividends through a multi-year payment plan, averting immediate financial crisis but facing intense scrutiny over its environmental record and financia
Govt plans emergency Thames Water takeover amid debt crisis
Exclusive: Ministers and regulators prepare contingency plan for Thames Water's potential collapse as Britain's largest water supplier struggles under massive debt burden, raising concerns about bills and service delivery.
Fury over plan to siphon water from drought-hit River Wharfe
Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
Mile-High Dust Storm Engulfs Phoenix, Arizona
A colossal haboob, a mile high and 200 miles wide, has slammed into Phoenix, Arizona, causing zero-visibility chaos, mass flight cancellations, and severe weather warnings for residents.
Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak
Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.
Donetsk Water Crisis Deepens as Russia Fails to Secure Canal
Exclusive report reveals a severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Russian-occupied Donetsk as Moscow's forces fail to secure the vital Siverskyi Donets canal, leaving residents without reliable access to clean water.
Leicester Water Crisis: Boil Tap Water After Major Fire
A huge industrial fire in Leicester has triggered a major public health alert, with thousands of residents told to boil tap water before use. Severn Trent Water issues urgent safety advice.
California's Secret Emergency Reservoir Revealed After 50 Years
An astonishing secret has been concealed for decades in the hills of San Mateo County. Discover the forbidden reservoir built for a crisis that never came and why officials are only now breaking their silence.
Bottled Water Exposed: The Shocking Truth Inside
Exclusive investigation reveals the hidden differences between leading bottled water brands and why your premium purchase might be no better than tap water.
Homeowner's nightmare over £16k water bill for hidden leak
A Brooklyn homeowner's life savings are threatened by a shock £16,000 water bill for a leak he didn't know about. Read his fight against the city's bureaucracy.
Mexico City 'Day Zero' Water Crisis Looms as Reservoirs Empty
Mexico City, one of the world's most populous megacities, faces an unprecedented water crisis as critical reservoirs drop to historic lows. Authorities are implementing drastic restrictions as experts warn of an imminent 'Day Zero' where taps could run dr
England's Water Crisis: The Leaking Truth
Exclusive analysis reveals how decades of underinvestment, rampant leaks, and failed regulation have pushed England's water system to the brink of collapse. Discover the radical solutions needed to avert a national disaster.
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