Water bills crisis: Millions face huge price hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals water bills in England could surge by hundreds of pounds annually as companies seek massive investment funding. Discover how this affects your household budget.
Exclusive analysis reveals water bills in England could surge by hundreds of pounds annually as companies seek massive investment funding. Discover how this affects your household budget.
Exclusive investigation reveals five major water companies including Thames Water and Anglian Water face potential special measures after repeated environmental breaches. Discover which suppliers are failing customers and the environment.
As Thames Water teeters on the brink of collapse, temporary state control appears increasingly inevitable. Explore the financial quagmire and why renationalisation might be the least worst option for Britain's largest water company.
Britain's largest water company Thames Water is locked in a legal battle with regulator Ofwat as it struggles with £18 billion debt and potential collapse, threatening London's water supply.
Exclusive: Thames Water faces High Court hearing as government contingency plans are revealed amid fears of financial collapse affecting 15 million customers across London and the Thames Valley.
Britain's largest water supplier Thames Water confronts potential collapse as creditors file High Court petition over unpaid debts, raising concerns about London's water security.
Coffee giant Starbucks launches innovative protein-infused drinks in UK stores, blending coffee culture with wellness trends in major health-focused menu expansion.
NatWest issues an urgent alert as a new wave of sophisticated 'Hi Mum' and 'Hi Dad' scams targets British families, with fraudsters stealing thousands by impersonating relatives in distress.
Southern Water declares 'essential use only' emergency for thousands in West Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire as reservoir levels plummet during prolonged heatwave.
Millions of British households are set for cheaper water bills as regulators unveil a major crackdown on water company profits, promising significant savings and cleaner rivers.
Thames Water and other major suppliers are forced to pay £194 to customers after missing key performance targets on sewage, supply, and pollution. Find out if you're due compensation.
Millions of Britons face imminent garden hose restrictions as water companies issue urgent drought warnings. Discover the essential actions to avoid fines and protect supplies during the heatwave.
Groundbreaking research warns that British children are consuming dangerously high levels of protein, potentially setting them up for lifelong health problems including obesity.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a nationwide 'flush-and-forget' habit is causing sewage chaos, environmental damage, and adding millions to water bills. Discover the shocking truth about what really happens after you flush.
Exclusive: UK banks issue urgent warning over devastating new 'Hi Mum' scam that has already stolen millions. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself.
A controversial statue of a 'water god' in Pakistan's Punjab province has ignited religious tensions and drawn attention to the region's severe water scarcity issues, prompting official action.
Action Fraud issues a critical alert over a sophisticated new 'Friend in Need' scam circulating on Facebook and Instagram, urging users to verify any financial requests to avoid devastating losses.
Exclusive data from Lloyds Bank exposes the devastating rise of romance scams, with victims losing over £12,000 each. Learn the crucial red flags to protect yourself from emotional and financial devastation.
Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
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.
A Melbourne woman was conned out of her life savings by fraudsters impersonating NAB security with polished English accents. This in-depth report reveals the sophisticated tactics used and crucial safety tips to avoid becoming the next victim.
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.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals a sophisticated new 'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam sweeping the UK, with urgent advice on how to protect yourself and your family from devastating financial losses.
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.
O2 issues an urgent alert to millions of its customers across the UK about a sophisticated 'smishing' scam. Learn how to spot the fake text message and protect your finances from fraudsters.
UK banking customers are being targeted by a sophisticated iPhone scam draining PayPal and bank accounts. Learn how the fraud works and how to protect yourself from this alarming new threat.
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.
A sophisticated romance scammer posing as a NASA astronaut on the ISS tricked a British woman into sending thousands for a fake 'space mission'. The elaborate con involved forged documents and fake video calls, revealing a disturbing new trend in online f