The Latest Breaking News from Pennon

Stocks up ahead of US earnings data but oil prices stays high

The FTSE 100 index ended up 104.23 points, 1.0%, at 10,656.28.

Evening Standard · Oct 12

Burnham, take note: water shareholders have their uses – they can be squeezed for cash

Owner of South West Water, Bristol Water and Bournemouth Water is tapping its investors for £550m after sewage spills

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

European stocks slump as bond sell-off resumes

Bonds fell once more, and yields soared, amid worries in Europe and the Middle East.

Evening Standard · Oct 7

Water Parasite Outbreak Leaves 140 Ill in UK, While Boss Gets £270,000 Bonus Amid Cryptosporidium Crisis

Over 140 people fell ill due to contaminated water in Devon. Despite the crisis, the former CEO of South West Water received a £270,000 bonus, sparking public outrage.

International Business Times UK · Jun 22

South West Water owner admits firm must ‘learn lessons’ from parasite outbreak

Residents and businesses were left without water after cryptosporidium contamination in its water supply

The Independent UK · Jun 10

South West Water owner says firm must ‘rebuild trust’ after parasite outbreak

Pennon was prosecuted earlier this month at Exeter Magistrates’ Court for supplying water unfit for human consumption.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

South West Water owner prepares to pay penalties after stormy weather

Pennon Group said power outages during Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra had a widespread impact to South West Water’s operations.

Evening Standard · Mar 10

Pennon swings to profit after water bill hikes and summer heatwave

The owner of South West Water revealed the improved financial performance despite coming under fire for wastewater spills earlier this year.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

South West Water owner names next chief executive

Keith Haslett, who is currently chief executive of Affinity Water, is set to take over next year.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Brighter US outlook fires up European stocks

The FTSE 100 index closed up 70.85 points, or 0.8%, at 9,284.83.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025