Hot and dry conditions could force measures despite country experiencing wettest 18 months since records beganWhy is the UK facing water shortages despite record rainfall?The UK could face water shortages and hosepipe bans if...
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Read MoreDecision raises concerns about financial future of UK’s biggest water companyBusiness live – latest updatesInvestors at Thames Water have pulled the plug on £500m of emergency funding, raising concerns about...
Read MoreProf Sir John Curtice, the psephologist and lead election analyst for the BBC, said the chances of a Tory revival were small. This live blog is closedIn the House of Lords peers have just started debating the second reading of...
Read MoreActivists call for reform of ‘failing’ industry to tackle waste dumping in England, asking government to put ‘people and planet before profits’How polluted is your local river and which regions are worst...
Read MoreCall for environmental emergency to be declared after data reveals 105% rise in raw sewage discharges over past 12 monthsWater companies in England have faced a barrage of criticism as data revealed raw sewage was discharged for...
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Read MoreExclusive: Environment Agency figures due out on Wednesday to reveal 129% increase in total discharges on previous 12 monthsMore than 4m hours of raw sewage discharges poured into rivers and seas last year, a 129% increase on...
Read MoreExclusive: party calls for firm to be wound up as it seeks shareholder bailout, higher bills and lower fines Thames Water should be put into special administration by the government and reformed as a public benefit company, the...
Read MoreParty to call for measures to stop companies prioritising profit over environment at spring conferenceWater companies in England and Wales have almost doubled their profits since 2019.During this parliament, which started in...
Read MoreExclusive: Sarah Olney to press in parliament for details of scheme being drawn up in event of supplier’s collapse‘I’ve seen solid waste float by’: residents try to Stop the PooMinisters must come clean...
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