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‘Record’ 81 criminal investigations into water sector as sewage inspections soar

The Government insists water companies which break the law will be punished for their ‘disgraceful behaviour’.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

What is the UK's sewage scandal?

What drove thousands to a paddling protest this weekend? And could your trip to the local lido be cut short by spilled sewage?

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

Rain forecast to follow ‘remarkably dry start to spring’, says Met Office

The Environment Agency has warned of the risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

A torrent of special pleas from Thames Water

Company hopes to win big compromises from regulators to get its financial restructuring over the line

The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2025

Thames Water boss issues water restrictions warning amid drought risk

Thames Water has warned its 16 million customers there is potential for water restrictions if the weather stays dry

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

These are the beaches with the dirtiest water in England

IN FULL

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Revealed: England’s worst beaches for water quality

A number of popular English holiday hotspots were found to have traces of faecal matter in their waters

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

Drought conditions already hitting UK crop production, farmers say

Environment Agency recommends rationing water as UK sees driest start to spring in 69 years

The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2025

Drought risk warning issued after England’s driest start to spring since 1956

The Environment Agency warns of possibility of drought – with more frequent dry summers to come as a result of climate change.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Summer drought and hosepipe ban fears as England experiences dry start to spring

While hosepipe bans are not currently on the table, Environment Agency warns that restrictions could become necessary

The Independent UK · May 7, 2025