Households across England and Wales face an average £19 increase in their annual water bills starting April 2025, as regulator Ofwat approves the rise to fund critical infrastructure and environmental improvements.
Exclusive: Government abandons promised social tariff for water bills, leaving struggling households across the UK to face crippling price hikes of up to 44% from Thames Water and other suppliers.
UK water regulators have slapped two major suppliers with hefty fines totalling over half a million pounds for severe customer service and complaints handling failures, impacting vulnerable households across England.
Anglian Water has been hit with a £2.65 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for missing key performance targets on pollution and customer service, impacting millions in the East of England.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by Ofwat for providing inaccurate sewage treatment and leakage data, in one of the largest fines ever issued to a UK water company.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been hit with a £40 million penalty by regulator Ofwat for seriously misrepresenting its performance data, affecting customers in Wales and Herefordshire.
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
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.
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.
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?
The UK government is preparing contingency plans as Thames Water, the country's largest water supplier, faces severe financial instability. Ministers and regulators are on high alert to prevent a collapse that could impact millions of customers.
Ofwat has criticised the government for inadequate measures to safeguard England's natural environment, urging immediate action to address regulatory gaps.
Water regulator Ofwat faces criticism as government advisers accuse it of failing to curb pollution, sparking a heated debate over environmental protections.
David Black, CEO of Ofwat, steps down as the water sector faces intense scrutiny over performance and environmental concerns.
Ofwat, the UK's water regulator, is under fire for failing to hold water companies accountable for environmental damage. Critics demand urgent reforms to protect England's waterways.
David Black, the head of Ofwat, announces his resignation amid government plans to dismantle the water watchdog. What does this mean for consumers and the industry?
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 regulator Ofwat announces a £75 million initiative to tackle the UK's ageing water infrastructure, aiming to reduce leaks and save consumers money.
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 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 companies in the UK are enforcing hosepipe bans while losing billions of litres daily due to leaks. Critics question Ofwat's effectiveness in holding firms accountable.
UK water regulator Ofwat is under pressure as consumers face soaring bills amid complaints of inadequate service and environmental negligence by water companies.
A new report highlights the urgent need for reform in the UK's water industry, criticising excessive bureaucracy and calling for practical solutions.