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Troubled South East Water names incoming chief executive

John Halsall will take over from outgoing boss David Hinton after regulatory approval and a handover period.

Evening Standard · Jun 22

Campaigner threatened with prosecution by Environment Agency after waterway cleanup

Paul Powlesland told he acted illegally after organising volunteers to remove litter, weed and silt from River Roding

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17

Thames water crisis deepens after government objects to £10bn rescue plan

Britain's largest water supplier, Thames Water, faces potential government control as ministers question a £10 billion rescue plan. Serving 16 million, the debt-laden company could enter a temporary nationalisation if regulators reject the creditor-led proposal. Concerns centre on customer burdens and environmental protections amid years of mismanagement.

The Times of India · Jun 16

Thames Water asks Londoners to stop using hosepipes as hot weather causes shortages

The company said the demand for water increased by up to 50% in some areas following record-breaking temperatures in May

Evening Standard · Jun 1

Kent residents struggle without water in a heatwave

Letter: Yvonne Singh says the government needs to hold South East Water to account after elderly and vulnerable residents had to queue at water stations in the hottest week of the year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Water-related deaths in UK heatwave hit 15 after girl dies in North Yorkshire

Girl, 13, pulled from River Wharfe on Sunday and boy, 11, remains missing from River Don as hot spell comes to an end

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1

Thousands to face water supply issues over weekend

South East Water continued to ask customers to use water for essential uses only such as drinking, washing and cooking.

Evening Standard · May 29

Thousands without water supply after reservoirs ‘reach critical level’

South East Water has said 8,000 customers in Whitstable are without water supply.

Evening Standard · May 28

‘They’re a private company, run for profit!’: fury in Kent at South East Water’s outages

Water company blames increased demand in extreme heat, but customers want answers about lack of storage reservoirs

The Guardian - UK · May 28

Reservoirs reach critical level as thousands hit by water supply issues

South East Water has urged customers to use water for essential purposes only

Evening Standard · May 28