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Rivers ‘will continue to rise’ following Babet as ‘risk to life’ flood warnings issued

The Environment Agency has said there could be flooding in 360 areas of England and temporary barriers have been put up in high-risk areas.

The Independent UK

‘I won’t pay for them to pollute my river’: why a UK water bills boycott is growing

Angler Mike Deacon is among a growing number of customers refusing to pay water companies as they protest against sewage spillages and contamination

The Guardian - UK

Keeping taps on and boosting wildlife: the race to protect the Lake District’s water

Award-winning partnership is regenerating natural habitats in attempt to secure water supply as climate crisis worsens

The Guardian - UK

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Hundreds of potentially toxic road runoff outfalls polluting England’s rivers

Exclusive: No regulator is monitoring scale of impact of dangerous chemicals on wildlife or public health

The Guardian - UK

Competitors report falling ill after triathlon event in waters of river Eden

Investigation begins as people complain of diarrhoea and vomiting after swimming in castle’s river-fed lake

The Guardian - UK

Judge allows private prosecution of Southern Water over pollution claims

Fish Legal win permission to summon firm to face allegations linked to diesel pollution of River Test

The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency failing to monitor water firms in England, data suggests

Watchdog is supposed to audit firms yearly to ensure they are not illegally dumping sewage, but 36% of audits since 2010 are missing

The Guardian - UK

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‘Unacceptable’: how raw sewage has affected rivers in England and Wales – in maps

Hundreds of thousands of raw sewage discharges were recorded last year. These maps show where these were and what the impact is

The Guardian - UK

Ministers may have broken law over sewage dumping in England, says watchdog

Government may be letting firms discharge raw sewage more often than law allows, says Office for Environmental Protection

The Guardian - UK

Filthy sewer overflow scandal: Ministers may have breached environmental laws, warns eco-watchdog

Investigation launched into Environment Department, Environment Agency and regulator Ofwat

Evening Standard

Water chiefs condemned over ‘scandal’ of sewage in Thames

Teddington waterworks plan blasted as harmful and unnecessary

Evening Standard

Investigate hundreds of illegal ‘dry’ sewage spills by water companies, ministers told

An immediate investigation must be launched into reports that three major water companies illegally discharged sewage hundreds of times last year, ministers were told on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Water companies accused of illegal dumping of sewage during dry days

Companies allegedly initiated so-called ‘dry spills’ 388 times in 2022, even during periods of drought and on the hottest day on record

The Independent UK

Ban sewage discharges over Bank Holiday weekend – Lib Dems

The Environment Agency has no record of sewage discharges during July and August

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Fury as national health check of England’s waters faces six-year wait

Exclusive: Assessment that used to happen annually will now take six years despite rising concerns

The Guardian - UK

Water companies are playing dirty over sewage. That’s why 20 million of us are taking them to court

Our action on behalf of 20 million householders could be the start of desperately needed change in the water industry, says Carolyn Roberts, emeritus professor at Gresham College, London

The Guardian - UK

‘Citizen scientists make a vital difference’: the locals who proved the River Wye was polluted

Volunteers testing the water, supported by university research, have forced admission about damaging intensive chicken farms

The Independent UK

Public bodies named and shamed over Freedom of Information request failings

The Information Commissioner’s Office urged organisations to ensure their performance and processes complied with the law.

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Public could receive hundreds of millions as water firms face sewage lawsuit

Class action legal claim on behalf of 20 million householders in England and Wales could top £800m in compensation

Evening Standard

At least 57 triathletes fall ill after swimming event in Sunderland

At least 57 participants fell sick and suffered diarrhoea after competing in sea swimming events at the World Triathlon Championship Series in Sunderland.

The Independent UK

Nurse criticises emergency response to Yorkshire floods as Storm Antoni hits UK - OLD

Paul Jones-King said it has been the ‘second time in three years’ that his road has been subjected to flooding following heavy rainfall.

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers told ‘do not swim’ at popular British beach over health fears

Red flags have been planted into a popular Norfolk beach to deter holidaymakers away from the sea

The Guardian - UK

Severn Trent likely to be allowed to charge customers £60m extra

Water firm tells investors it is on track to claim reward for exceeding its own customer service targets

The Independent UK

Jackass star Steve-O detained by London police after jumping off Tower Bridge

The Environment Agency advises against jumping into the Thames as depths may vary

Manchester Evening News

More than £20k paid out to charities by people caught dumping waste

'When companies fail to meet their environmental obligations, it’s a serious matter and we will take appropriate action.'

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