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Thames Water defers payment of controversial "2. 5m retention awards
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (506+ words) The crisis-hit utility has decided to pause the payments, which were due to be handed to 21 senior managers this month, until further notice amid intense political scrutiny, Sky News learns. Tuesday 16 December 2025 12: 28, UK Thames Water has opted not to pay…...
South East Water fined "22m for repeated supply failures
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Thursday 5 March 2026 07: 13, UK South East Water has been fined "22m for repeated supply failures, watchdog Ofwat has said. The regulator launched an investigation into the water company after repeated outages between November and January left tens of thousands of households and…...
'I booked an emergency plumber and cancelled minutes later but they've still charged me "270' | Money blog
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1791+ words) Here's something that could happen to anyone - you've called for an emergency plumber, but cancelled within minutes. Despite the quick reversal, you've been hit with a "270 bill. What can you do? Read this and all the upcoming personal finance and…...
Thames Water closes in on "16bn rescue deal with lenders
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (1072+ words) A group of creditors is nearing an in-principle agreement with Ofwat that would keep Britain's biggest water utility out of temporary government ownership, Sky News learns. Saturday 31 January 2026 12: 03, UK Thames Water is edging closer to a multibillion pound rescue deal…...
'Nowhere to hide' for water companies, vows government in industry shake up
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (684+ words) Water companies to be subject to "MOTs" under new government plans aiming to preempt rather than remedy major failures, such as the recent water shortages in south-east England. Monday 19 January 2026 23: 14, UK The creaking water industry is set for a "once-in-a-generation…...
Thames Water debt pile rises further despite return to profit
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (592+ words) The UK's largest supplier reveals a surge in complaints about rising bills but says its performance, such as in preventing sewage spills, has improved. Wednesday 3 December 2025 07: 33, UK Cash-strapped Thames Water has revealed a further rise in its debt pile while…...
Revenues of water company to be cut by regulator Ofwat
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (270+ words) The change will take place in the five years to 2030 and ultimately reflects good news for customers. Wednesday 10 December 2025 13: 05, UK The UK's biggest water supplier has been dealt another blow as the regulator decided to reduce its income. Thames Water,…...
Energy grid "28bn upgrade to add "108 to household bills
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (580+ words) Ofgem says the investment cash being demanded of energy customers will be mostly offset by efficiencies delivered by the projects. Thursday 4 December 2025 08: 10, UK The energy regulator has confirmed plans for a massive upgrade to the UK's energy grids, adding "108 to…...
Could the UK run out of drinking water? Experts say 'fast changes' needed
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (583+ words) The first seven months of 2025 were the driest since 1976, according to the Environment Agency. With the UK's summers predicted to only get hotter, is the country sleepwalking into a crisis? Saturday 25 October 2025 02: 40, UK Experts are warning that without "fast changes…...
English water firms get lowest environmental rating since records began
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (427+ words) Companies were ranked on a scale of one to four stars by the Environment Agency. Out of a maximum score of 36 stars, the nine water firms in England scored a total of 19. Thursday 23 October 2025 16: 58, UK English water companies have collectively…...