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Campaigners to use Thames Water high court case to push for temporary nationalisation

Judge to rule on utility’s plea for £3bn debt lifeline as MPs and charities say emergency loan too costly for customers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

Second union could go on strike at Scottish Water

A second union has announced its workers could go on strike at Scottish Water.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2025

Millions of Londoners face staggering £200-plus rise in water bills this year

The 16 millions customers served by beleaguered Thames Water will see a 31% hike within weeks, with average annual bills soaring to £639

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Ministers must hold the line on Thames Water. Administration is better than a bailout

It seems Thames is trying to scare the government into thinking the world will end if it falls into ‘special administration’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025

Water sector says it has to ‘catch up’ with investment amid scrutiny over bills

Industry leaders faced questions from MPs over price hikes and environmental performance.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

Canada’s water governance and management systems threaten the country’s water supply

Canadians are among some of the most water-rich people globally, with access to about 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater supply and seven per cent of the world’s renewable freshwater supply.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2025

The UK is surprisingly short of water – but more reservoirs aren’t the answer

Despite its rainy reputation, the UK’s public water supplies are often threatened by drought and water scarcity. Shouldn’t the country do a better job of capturing and using all its rain?

The Conversation · Jan 13, 2025

Water bills in England and Wales: how much more might you pay in your area?

The average bill is to rise by 36% over five years. Here’s what each firm will charge, and how they will spend the cash

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024

Water bills in England and Wales to see major price rises, watchdog confirms

PEOPLE'S water bills in England and Wales will increase by an average £31 per year for the next five years, regulator Ofwat has announced ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

Thames Water to pay £18m penalty after breaking dividend rules

Regulator says it will claw back £131m in ‘unjustified’ payments as it announces companies can increase bills by 36% by 2030

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024