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Severn Trent’s profits triple as it fails drinking water risk rules

Half-year profits of £192m come despite being ‘in penalty’ over quality

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

Thames Water board split over two competing deals to save it from insolvency

Split comes despite chair’s preference for deal from group including US hedge funds Elliott Partners and Silver Point plus others

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024

The lack of water in South Africa is the result of a long history of injustice – and legislation should start there

Water scarcity is a serious problem in many parts of the world. It adds to inequalities between communities and keeps historical injustices in place. One of the countries where this is an issue is South Africa. The country has a semi-arid climate, frequent droughts and relatively low average annual rainfall.…

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

Zimbabwe’s water supply is in crisis: how political interference and underfunding did the damage

In Zimbabwe, control over water is supposed to be decentralised. In other words, the seven regions in the country have the authority to govern their own water resources in the way that best suits their needs.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024

New commission may ban English water companies from making a profit

Defra body, created to overhaul system amid public fury, may force firms to be run for public good rather than shareholder returns

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

Water regulator Ofwat could be abolished over sewage scandal as firms push for bill hikes of up to 84%

Thames Water has asked to hike bills by 54%

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

Dramatic video shows collapsed Thames towpath near Kew Gardens as torrent of water rages past

Section of the Thames towpath between Richmond Lock and Kew Gardens was washed into the river amid a torrent of water

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Thames Water fined £67k for 'unsafe' central London works

Utilities giant ordered to pay out after ‘unsafe’ works left members of public ‘at risk’

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Water industry ownership should be decided by citizens’ assembly, new bill says

Labour MP Clive Lewis to argue for nationalisation and public involvement in management of water companies

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024

Water firms ‘laying groundwork’ to appeal against Ofwat bill rise cap, says Moody’s

Credit rating agency expects English and Welsh companies to challenge regulator’s ruling with CMA watchdog

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024