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Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

Exclusive: Eight companies expect to be covered by the ban for 2025-26, the Guardian can reveal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

Majority of United Utilities shareholders approve pay plans despite backlash

Chief executive Louise Beardmore is in line for so-called shares allowances worth £435,000 a year.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

United Utilities under fire over plans to hand top bosses share ‘allowances’

Chief executive Louise Beardmore was denied a £417,000 annual bonus for 2024-25 after an incident at a reservoir in December 2024 saw fish killed.

Evening Standard · Jun 29

Water firm to pay shareholders £300m despite anger over leaks and pollution

United Utilities accused of ‘making mockery’ by raising dividend in face of sewage spills and continuing leakages

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023

United Utilities' first female boss makes pledge as she outlines £914m investment plans

The investment comes after the government signalled that water companies could face unlimited fines and penalties under new plans to tackle pollution

Birmingham Post · Apr 3, 2023

TalkTalk, the Co-op and United Utilities: The 22 latest top North West hires and promotions

BusinessLive rounds up the latest hires and promotions across the North West

Birmingham Post · Mar 20, 2023

Five out of six top jobs at FTSE water firms to be held by women

Louise Beardmore appointed chief executive at United Utilities, joining female chairs and CEOs of Pennon and Severn Trent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

Long-serving United Utilities CEO to retire as successor named

Louise Beardmore first joined the Warrington-headquartered firm in 1996

Birmingham Post · Apr 27, 2022