Labour politicians say mutualised model puts public in control without adding debt to government’s balance sheetMPs and mayors close to Andy Burnham have told the prime minister there is a “third way” tlauo gain more control of...
Read MoreWhile many people in the UK recognise the need to preserve water, others are furious and planning to flout the ban in their area. The target of their anger? Failing water companies and frighteningly thirsty data centres‘Plants...
Read MoreIn the first of a series on nationalisation, we look at the critical tests ahead for the PM-in-waiting, from choosing a chancellor to the future of Thames WaterAs he swept towards victory in the Makerfield byelection, Andy...
Read MoreEnvironment secretary reportedly raised concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn planThames Water should be nationalised, says BurnhamBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK environment secretary has reportedly...
Read MoreExclusive: Greater Manchester mayor ‘serious’ about taking over ‘essentials of life’ if he becomes PM, a move critics say could cost taxpayer billions A decade-long project to bring water and energy into public control will lie...
Read MoreExclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bidThames Water should be nationalised, Andy Burnham has said, revealing public ownership...
Read MoreWater company blames increased demand in extreme heat, but customers want answers about lack of storage reservoirs“Spitting, fuming, angry and powerless” is how Pat Prestage describes her emotions after a water outage that has...
Read MoreFor 150 years, the Mease had been altered by human hands, which destroyed habitats. But in 2013, a restoration project began – and now its wetlands are abuzz with wildlife‘A noisy river is a healthy river,” says Ruth Needham of...
Read MoreComments come after Andy Burnham says he would renationalise water and other businesses as PMInvestors in Thames Water have told the Labour government that a temporary nationalisation of the embattled company would slow its...
Read MoreSandra Laville has been reporting on England’s sewage crisis for years. She is answering readers’ questions on the scandal now.Sign in or create your Guardian account to ask a questionGuardian environment correspondent Sandra...
Read MoreIn 1999, Heather Preen contracted E coli on the beach. Two weeks later she died. Now, as a new Channel 4 show dramatises the scandal, her mother, Julie Maughan, explains why she is still looking for someone to take...
Read MoreExclusive: Ministers to act after last year’s legislation ‘outwitted’ by failing firms paying millions to executivesThe government is to close loopholes which allow bosses of failing water companies to continue to receive large...
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