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Water Bills to Rise by £19 a Year from April 2025

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.

Thames 'Wet Wipe Island': London's Man-Made Monster

A monstrous man-made island, the size of two tennis courts, has been exposed in the River Thames. Built entirely from discarded wet wipes and sewage debris, it's a stark symbol of London's plastic pollution crisis and the failure of 'flushable' product la

Sydney Water misled public over PFAS in drinking water

A parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water provided inaccurate information about PFAS 'forever chemical' hotspots in drinking water catchments, raising serious concerns about transparency and public health safeguards.

Anglian Water hit with £2.65m Ofwat penalty

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.

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.

Thames Torso Mystery: 20 Year Hunt for Boy in the Blue

Twenty years after the discovery of 'Adam's' torso in the Thames, Scotland Yard's grisly ritual murder case remains one of its most haunting unsolved crimes. New forensic techniques offer a final hope for justice.

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

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.

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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.

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