Thames Water’s CEO, Chris Weston, has defended the company’s executive bonuses even as it experiences a 40% rise in sewage pollution incidents and seeks a 59% increase in customer bills to manage its significant debt, which approached £16 billion. Weston…
Thames Water has experienced a significant rise in pollution incidents, reporting a 40% increase in category one to three spills in the first half of the year. The surge, attributed to record rainfall during spring and summer, coincides with the…
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water company, faces potential cash shortages by next year as it attracts multiple bids. Castle Water, co-owned by Conservative Party treasurer Graham Edwards, and infrastructure investor Covalis, backed by French firm Suez, are among the…
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water company, is facing a serious financial crisis and has received multiple bids from potential investors. Notable offers include one from Castle Water, co-owned by Conservative Party treasurer Graham Edwards, and another from infrastructure investor…
UK Prime Minister outlines key benchmarks for government assessment, including energy targets and economic growth promises, while facing criticism for watered-down election pledges. Health officials warn of a ‘quad-demic’ with hospitals experiencing an increase in flu, Covid, norovirus, and respiratory…
Ofwat is set to announce that Thames Water customers should not bear the cost of a £195,000 bonus for CEO Chris Weston. The regulator will insist that bonuses should be covered by the company’s owners and lenders, particularly as Thames…
UK water regulator Ofwat is set to announce that a £195,000 bonus for Thames Water Chief Executive Chris Weston should not be funded by customers. This decision is part of a broader review into executive pay and financial health in…
Ofwat, the water regulator, is set to announce that Thames Water chief executive Chris Weston should not have his £195,000 bonus funded by customers. Instead, any bonuses must be covered by the company’s owners or lenders, reflecting new powers granted…
President Joe Biden has authorized limited strikes by Ukraine into Russia using US-supplied missiles, marking a significant policy shift. Meanwhile, the UK faces a water crisis with Thames Water reporting £23 billion in urgent repairs needed. Also highlighted are security…
A charity has revealed that raw sewage from over 100 homes is being dumped into London’s rivers, primarily due to misconnected drainage systems. Thames Water acknowledged its responsibility in addressing these issues while local campaigners expressed concerns over the public…
President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to conduct limited strikes on Russian territory using US-supplied long-range missiles, marking a significant policy shift ahead of his term’s conclusion. This decision comes amid rising tensions with North Korean troops aiding Russia. In…
A charity has highlighted that raw sewage from at least 100 newly built homes is being discharged into London’s rivers, particularly affecting the Crane and Brent waterways. Friends of the River Crane Environment criticized developers and the lack of enforcement,…
