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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Domino's Pizza launches a game-changing chicken menu across the UK, directly challenging KFC with wings, strips, and shareable boxes. Find out about prices and the full range.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals the hidden differences between leading bottled water brands and why your premium purchase might be no better than tap water.
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.
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.