Thames Water scraps £2.5m boss bonuses after outcry
Thames Water has deferred controversial £2.46m retention bonuses for 21 executives following political pressure. Read the latest on the debt-laden utility's crisis.
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Thames Water Crisis: £1.1bn Funding Collapses
Exclusive: Thames Water's emergency funding plan collapses as shareholders refuse £1.1bn injection, raising fears of potential special administration and creating turmoil for UK's largest water supplier.
Thames Water faces £74m penalty in Ofwat crackdown
England's water regulator Ofwat imposes £88 million in penalties on Thames Water and other suppliers for missed targets, as the sector faces mounting debt and environmental challenges.
Water firms may charge twice for sewage fixes
Environmental campaigners take regulator Ofwat to court over controversial plans allowing water companies to bill customers twice for tackling sewage pollution crises.
Thames Water crisis as regulator demands £70bn overhaul
England's largest water company, Thames Water, is under scrutiny as regulator Ofwat rejects business plans and demands massive investment in infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers.
Thames Water Crisis: Suppliers Face Collapse Over £15bn Debt
Exclusive investigation reveals Thames Water, Severn Trent and other key suppliers are drowning in debt while planning massive bill increases up to 91%, raising fears of nationalisation.
Environment Agency fined for water monitoring failures
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
Water giants investigated over potential customer overcharging
Major UK water suppliers including Southern Water and Anglian Water are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority for potentially overcharging customers by hundreds of millions.
Water bills to jump for millions after regulator approval
Millions of British households face significant increases in their water bills after regulator Ofwat approved substantial price rises for water companies across England and Wales.
Ofwat proposes cutting water company profits by £70 per household
Regulator Ofwat proposes cutting water company profits by £70 per household, targeting underperforming firms like Southern Water and Thames Water in major industry shake-up.
Water bills to rise as Ofwat approves price increases
Millions of British households face significant water bill increases as regulator Ofwat approves new pricing structure to fund infrastructure improvements and environmental compliance.
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.
Thames Water: Temporary Renationalisation Looms
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.
Thames Water faces High Court over £18bn debt crisis
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.
New Water Rules to Save UK Families £100 a Year
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thomas Tuchel Appointed as New England Manager
Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been named as the new England manager, with his first test coming against Serbia in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Exclusive details on the FA's bold appointment.
Sabalenka & Alcaraz withdraw from NY exhibition, Draper in
Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz pull out of the World Tennis League exhibition in New York, with Britain's Jack Draper named as a last-minute replacement. Get the latest updates on the player withdrawals and the new lineup.
Thames Water Delays £7.5m Charity Payment Amid Crisis
Thames Water postpones £7.5m charity payment as financial pressures mount, sparking outrage from environmental groups and raising fresh concerns over the utility giant's stability.
MasterChef Replacement Sacked by BBC in Shock Move
The BBC has made a shocking decision to dismiss John Torode's new co-host from MasterChef just weeks after the appointment, in a major behind-the-scenes drama for the hit culinary show.
Liverpool identify Mo Salah replacement target
Liverpool are reportedly lining up a massive move for RB Leipzig's dynamic winger Dani Olmo as a direct successor to Mo Salah. Get the latest on the potential transfer saga.
Theo James: Frontrunner for Bond After Stylish Paris Outing
Theo James turned heads at the glamorous Ralph Lauren flagship opening in Paris, sparking fresh rumours he's the frontrunner to become the next 007. The 'White Lotus' star's suave style and rising stock fuel the betting odds frenzy.
NHS emergency warning over faulty hip implants
Exclusive: Health chiefs issue critical safety alert over 'faulty' metal hip implants used in NHS surgeries. Patients urged to seek immediate medical advice.
Melvyn Bragg Steps Down from BBC's In Our Time
The BBC has launched a search for a new presenter for the flagship Radio 4 programme 'In Our Time' as its legendary host, Lord Melvyn Bragg, announces his departure after a quarter of a century.
Major ScotRail disruption on Fort William to Glasgow line
Major travel chaos hit Scotland's West Highland Line as a train failure between Fort William and Glasgow left passengers stranded, with replacement transport struggling to cope with the severe disruption on one of the UK's most picturesque routes.
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
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