RARE PHOTOS: 9 - The Real Truth

Yorkshire Water to introduce hosepipe restrictions from Friday

The region has received less than half its expected rainfall in an average year.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Bring water firms in England and Wales into public ownership, commission urges

Exclusive: experts’ report says public ownership would mean cheaper bills, less pollution and more investment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

Households to receive up to £2,000 compensation for water service failures

Compensation payments will increase up to tenfold from July 2 for problems such as low pressure, disruptions to supply or sewer flooding.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

How England’s outdated water tracking system leaves regulators in the dark

Experts warn accurately monitoring consumption by bulk users such as farmers, datacentres and businesses can be all but impossible

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2025

England’s rivers ‘under threat’ as water extraction surges to record levels

Exclusive: Investigation finds 76% rise in water taken from rivers and lakes for industrial or public consumption in two decades

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Government will not be lenient with Thames Water creditors, suggests Reed

The company’s creditors have asked regulators to go easy over performance targets and fines for environmental failings.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Independent water commission chair denies probe into reforms is ‘tinkering’

The largest review of the water sector since privatisation has come under criticism for not going far enough to ensure systemic change.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

England faces ‘huge’ water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, officials warn

Urgent action is needed to cut leaks, curb demand and build new water supply schemes, the Environment Agency warns.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Ofwat should have to approve water firms’ bonuses and dividends, say MPs

Report says billpayer funds are being used irresponsibly, after news that Thames Water paid bonuses from £3bn loan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Thames Water must be held to account

Letters: The assets of those who accrue wealth through the degradation of the natural environment should be confiscated, writes David Humphreys

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025