Water firms to pay £194 to millions after failure
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.
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Urgent Hosepipe Ban Warning for UK Households
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.
Stop Flushing Wet Wipes: The £100M UK Blockage Crisis
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.
Pakistan's 'Water God' Statue Sparks Religious Tension
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.
Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis
A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.
Lesotho Water Project Backfires: Damage & Debt for Villagers
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.
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.
Trump Ally Schwarzman in UK Water Scandal During Drought
Stephen Schwarzman, the Blackstone tycoon and Trump ally, faces public fury after allegedly preventing a local reservoir from replenishing a drought-stricken lake on his sprawling UK estate, raising questions about wealth, power, and water rights.
Govt axes water social tariff as bills set to soar 44%
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.
England's Water Crisis: Reservoirs Hit Dangerously Low Levels
Critical water reservoirs across England, including key sites in Somerset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, are at alarmingly low levels following an unusually dry winter, prompting concerns over future supply and hosepipe bans.
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.
Water companies fined £500k for customer service failures
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 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.
UK Beer Crisis: Pint Prices Set to Soar on Hops Shortage
British pub-goers face a bitter blow as a severe European hops shortage, worsened by extreme weather, threatens to push beer prices to record highs next summer. Brewers warn of a perfect storm of poor harvests and rising production costs.
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
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
Children killed fetching water in Gaza strike
A tragic Israeli airstrike in Gaza claims the lives of children and adults collecting water. The attack highlights the dire humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict in the region.
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.
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.
Panama Canal Crisis: Drought Forces Major Shipping Cuts
The Panama Canal Authority slashes daily vessel crossings to just 18 amid worst drought in over a century, triggering global shipping delays and economic concerns.
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.
Benidorm's Beer Crisis: Bars Run Dry Despite Tourist Boom
Benidorm's legendary bars and pubs are grappling with a severe shortage of beer, wine, and Prosecco this summer, despite a surge in British tourists. Discover the supply chain chaos hitting Spain's costas.
Bluey Toy Shortage Sparks UK Christmas Parent Panic
UK parents face a festive nightmare as the Bluey 'Keepy Uppy' playset sells out nationwide. Discover why this Australian cartoon character has become this year's impossible-to-find Christmas toy.
Vast hidden water source found beneath Lake Mead, Nevada
Groundbreaking USGS research reveals a colossal underground water flow hidden beneath the parched Lake Mead, potentially offering a revolutionary new source for the drought-stricken American West.
NHS Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level, Patients at Risk
A severe shortage of GPs and hospital doctors across the UK is triggering unprecedented NHS waiting times and risking patient safety. Exclusive insights reveal the growing crisis.
Drought shatters gardener's 40-year bean growing success
A seasoned UK gardener's four-decade bean-growing tradition has been shattered by relentless drought, offering a stark warning of climate change's impact on British horticulture.
Huge Sale On Leak-Proof Water Bottles
Beat the heat and save big! Huge discounts on premium, eco-friendly water bottles from Chilly's, Ocean Bottle, and more. Limited time offer for savvy shoppers.
National Trust may shut fountains due to water shortage
Iconic water features at National Trust sites including Fountains Abbey and Mottisfont face being switched off as hosepipe bans come into effect across southern England.
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