Southern Water fined £330k as sewage spill kills 2,000 fish
The water company has been fined £330,000 after a sewage spill near Southampton resulted in the…
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UK to halt water boss bonuses over environmental breaches
The Environment Secretary has announced a crackdown on water company executives' bonuses…
New rules for water company insolvency in UK
The government has introduced updated legislation addressing water company insolvency, aiming…
Thames Water sewage discharges affecting Oxford rivers upstream
Thames Water treatment plants, including those on multiple rivers and the Thames itself, are…
UK unveils ambitious nature package ahead of COP28
The UK Environment Secretary has announced a nature package, featuring initiatives like a…
Environment Secretary resigns in Cabinet reshuffle
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey resigned from her position as part of Prime Minister Rishi…
Water company ‘admits to prolonged sewage spillage’
A new BBC analysis raises concerns of prolonged sewage discharges by Welsh Water
UK mulls ban on plastic wet wipes
The government has launched a consultation aimed at banning wet wipes containing plastic across…
UK Government under fire for 2030 nature target
UK environmental organisations have criticised the government for its lack of evidence…
Government criticised over lack of social tariffs
The Industry and Regulators Committee has sent a letter to the government, highlighting…
