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Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
August 13, 2026Ex-Southern Water boss charged with conspiracy to defraud over water tests
The former boss is among four charged over an alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
July 22, 2026South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.
July 14, 2026Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
July 8, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
June 16, 2026Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.
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Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Water companies have been given the green light to increase bills for customers by an extra £3.4bn in coming years to meet increased pressures on infrastructure and the environment. Nearly a third of
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of conspiring to defraud The former chief executive of Southern Water has been charged alongside three others over an alleged plan to manipulate water
South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures
South East Water distributing water to customers after thousands of properties across Tunbridge Wells were affected by water disruptions in January 2026 South East Water must spend £30.5m on improvem
Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures
Severn Trent Water breached its wastewater duties by failing to effectively provide drainage and manage the contents of its sewers, Ofwat said Severn Trent Water breached its wastewater obligations b
UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely
Published on 06/15/2026 at 06:18 pm EDT - Modified on 06/16/2026 at 10:13 am EDT LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The British government has rejected a £10 b
El Gobierno británico rechaza el rescate de Thames Water y la nacionalización gana fuerza
Publicado el 16/06/2026 a 00:18 - Modificado el 16/06/2026 a 16:13 Póngase en contacto con nosotros para cualquier solicitud de corrección La ministra
Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
Welsh Water is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after the industry regulator found "serious and unacceptable" breaches in the supplier's sewage and network services. Ofwat said the supplier failed to pro