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Anglian Water profits go up after price increases as debt swell to £7.7bn

It came as the utilities firm also revealed an increase in pollution incidents over the year.

Evening Standard

The water firms banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses under new laws

Campaign group River Action have called the move a “welcome step” but said that increased salaries should be prevented

The Independent UK

Bonuses banned for 10 English water bosses over sewage pollution

Sanctions, including for Thames Water CEO, announced as part of new government powers under Water Act

The Guardian - UK

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Six water companies banned from paying bonuses to senior bosses

New rules ban bonuses if a water company does not meet environmental or consumer standards or does not meet financial resilience requirements.

The Independent UK

Major reservoirs to unlock new UK homes and address water supply fears

The new reservoirs will be the first for more than 30 years

The Independent UK

Thames Water and Anglian Water face 53 criminal investigations over sewage

Firms among England and Wales suppliers facing record 81 investigations as sources say ‘polluter will pay’ for their cost

The Guardian - UK

Anglian Water fined record £1.42m for contaminating water supply

Firm prosecuted after unapproved material in tanks led to flakes and powder entering drinking water of 1.3m people

The Guardian - UK

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Anglian receives record £1.42m fine for drinking water failures

The company was found to have used unapproved plastic-based products to externally coat pipework submerged within some of their drinking water tanks.

Evening Standard

Ofwat investigating ‘rip-off’ cost of water firms’ infrastructure works

Watchdog for England and Wales looking into claims refurbishment costs are ‘breathtakingly high’ compared with other countries

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water appoints new finance boss

Former Pennon CFO Steve Buck will join Thames Water next week at a ‘pivotal’ moment for the heavily indebted utility.

The Independent UK

How much does the average water bill cost from each company and which regions do they represent?

Southern Water customers are set to see a large increase in their bills from April on

Evening Standard

Toxic Town episode 3 recap: the case gains traction, but not without setbacks

Toxic Town episode 3 recap — Des and the mothers of Corby start to formulate a strong case against Corby Borough Council.

WhatToWatch

Thames Water among six water firms urging watchdog for higher bill increases

Thames Water urged regulators to allow them to raise customers bills hours after a High Court judge approved a £3 billion loan to the firm.

Evening Standard

Water firms appeal to watchdog for higher customer bill increases

On Tuesday, Southern Water, Anglian Water and South East Water asked the competition regulator to reconsider bill increase plans.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Five water companies appeal against Ofwat’s curb on bill rises

Anglian Water, Southern Water, Northumbrian Water, Wessex Water and South East Water ask regulator to refer its ruling to the CMA

Evening Standard

Moves to tackle water scarcity aim to drive forward ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’

The EA has lifted objections to new housing in Cambridge, while a new reservoir will provide long-term supplies to the water-stressed region.

The Guardian - UK

Anglian Water passed thousands of pollution tests at sewage plants that weren’t carried out

Analysis by campaign group finds utility company had highest rate of ‘no-flow’ samples of any water and sewerage firm in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: drinking water sources in England polluted with forever chemicals

Exclusive: Water industry calls for PFAS ban after analysis of sampling data shows contamination across country

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International Business Times UK

£7,000 Awarded to Woman Pressured by Employer To Attend Meetings While Recovering from Hysterectomy

A woman has been awarded over £7,000 in compensation following an employment tribunal decision that her employer unintentionally humiliated her while she was recovering from a hysterectomy.

The Independent UK

Fury as sludge cloud appears after storm drain release at Essex swimming beach

Release happened at Chalkwell Beach while sailing regatta took place nearby

The Independent UK

Sewage pumped into river in picturesque Chilterns village for five consecutive days

Exclusive: Sewage discharged into brook feeding Ouzel river on the edge of Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The Guardian - UK

Regulators urged to act over water companies’ record sewage discharge

Government asked to put ‘people and planet before profits’ as analysis shows potential illegal discharging of raw sewage

The Guardian - UK

Row over possible River Cam bathing spot frequented by Darwin and Lord Byron

Proponents of ‘bathing waters’ designation say it would force action on sewage but others worry about impact of more visitors

The Guardian - UK

‘Forever chemicals’ found in drinking water sources across England

Exclusive: Experts ‘alarmed’ after potentially toxic chemicals detected in sources at 17 of England’s 18 water firms

The Guardian - UK

Alarm raised over water firm job of new environment secretary’s wife

Steve Barclay married to executive at Anglian Water, which is under investigation for potential illegal dumping of raw sewage

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