Environmental activist and singer has spoken out against the regulation of the water industry, labelling it a “shambles.” He said that Ofwat has failed to ensure that water companies provide an appropriate supply of water to customers.
Water companies will pay out a net total of £114 million to bill-payers after failing to meet key targets on reducing pollution, leakage and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction continues to fall, Ofwat said.
Report by Covellm.
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The chief executive of Ofwat has accused Thames Water of a "catalogue of failures" over sewage spills. The regulator has proposed fining Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water a total of 168 million pounds after conducting an investigation. David Black adds Ofwat is talking to the government about giving them additional powers to block chief executive bonuses "where companies fail to comply with the law". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Environment Secretary Steve Reed welcomes Ofwat's decision to impose record fines on water companies for failing to tackle sewage spills.
Northumbrian Water, Thames Water and Yorkshire Water face financial penalties totalling £168m following the regulator’s largest ever investigation into the performance of water companies.
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Ofwat's draft proposals will increase household water bills in England and Wales by an average of £19 a year over the next five years, significantly less than requested by water companies. Water UK chief executive David Henderson criticised the decision, stating that reduced investment would hinder housing development, slow river recovery, and impede efforts to address future water shortages. He urged Ofwat to reconsider and allow necessary infrastructure investments to proceed. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Hundreds of people have paid their respects to one of the three girls killed in the Southport attacks. Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine, died from her injuries in hospital a day after a knifeman attacked children attending a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
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Stand Up To Racism activists have targeted the Reform UK party's London HQ as they accuse Nigel Farage and his MPs of whipping up racism and creating an atmosphere that allows the far right to run riot. Protest organiser Samira Ali said her gatherings have helped stop the far right from mobilising. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Thousands of anti-racism protesters have decended on Reform UK's headquarters in Victoria, central London. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A funeral has been held for British teenager Jay Slater who died while on holiday in Tenerife. The 19-year-old Lancashire was found dead in a mountainous area of the Spanish island on 15 July after a 29 day search.
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Olympic gold medallist Toby Roberts recalls feeling “nervous” before winning a gold medal for Team GB in the boulder and lead climbing event at the Paris 2024 Olympics Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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