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Water shortages could derail UK’s net zero plans, study finds

Tensions grow after research in England finds there may not be enough water for planned carbon capture and hydrogen projects

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2025

Thames Water lifts hosepipe ban following 'above average rainfall'

The ban was introduced in July when UK experienced the warmest summer on record

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

Thames Water tried to make MP pay its legal fees of up to £1,400 an hour

Exclusive: Charlie Maynard accuses the utility of ‘retaliation’ over his push for government to gain control of company

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2025

Water bills: millions of households in England could face even bigger rises

CMA poised to give verdict after appeal by five firms for permission to increase bills higher than allowed by Ofwat

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025

There are no good options at Thames Water. But temporary renationalisation is cleaner

Creditors may well succeed in their plea for lower standards, but at this point customers deserve to see some proper detail

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025

Thames Water lenders submit new rescue plan to avoid nationalisation

The London & Valley Water group of creditors has outlined plans to write off around £4 billion, or 25%, of the debt they hold in Thames Water.

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025

Thames Water creditors ask for up to 15 years’ leniency from river pollution rules

Lenders say a ‘full return to legal, regulatory and environmental compliance’ under new rescue plan would not be completed until at least 2035-2040

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025

Local protesters call on council to vote against 'scandalous' flood prevention scheme

OBJECTORS to a controversial £54 million flood prevention scheme have called on a Labour-controlled council to vote against the project ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2025

£500m Thames Water desalination plant has provided just seven days’ water over 15 years

Plant in Beckton has run only five times and has been beset by multiple problems since it was built

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

Pennon to return to profitability despite pressure from summer heatwave

The South West Water owner said it expects earnings to increase by 60% year-on-year.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025