Thames Water told to 'take action' over sewage
A water company has been ordered to "investigate and take necessary action" after complaints about sewage flowing into gardens in a Surrey village. Residents in Leigh say they have endured years of raw sewage bubbling up through manhole covers following heavy downpours because the old pumping station near Brook Lane is easily overwhelmed.
Thames Water’s £57 Million Penalty Adds to Cash Woes
Thames Water Utilities Ltd. was slapped with a penalty of £56.8 million ($74.4 million) by its regulator, just as the beleaguered UK supplier seeks billions of pounds in equity to avoid going into administration.
UK water companies told to repay customers $206m due to environmental failings
Britain's regulator ordered water companies to return a total of 157.6 million pounds ($206 million) to customers after missed environmental targets, the latest penalty slapped on an industry at the centre of a scandal over dirty rivers.
Water firms told to cut customer bills over poor performance
But most customers will only see their bills fall by less than £10. This is the fourth year in a row that firms have had to refund customers, prompting questions over the effectiveness of the regulator.
Water companies must return £157.6m to customers over poor performance
Water companies will have to pay a £157.6 million penalty after missing key targets on reducing pollution, leaks and supply interruptions while customer satisfaction continues to fall, Ofwat has said.
Water firms told to return £158m to customers after missing targets on pollution and leaks
Industry regulator Ofwat announced the rebate following its annual review of water and wastewater companies' performance in England and Wales.
Water Companies Required to Return Over £157 Million to Customers for Missing Targets
UK water companies that missed pollution reduction goals have been ordered to return over £157 million. As a result of the rebate, customers could benefit from significant bill reductions next year. Water Firms Face Sanctions as Ofwat Reviews Performance: Bill Reductions Ahead for Millions Ofwat,
Thames Water forced to pay £57 million after missing pollution targets
Water bills will be slashed for residents in the Watford area after Thames Water were hit with a £56m fine for failing to meet pollution targets
If Thames Water goes bust, then so be it
The saga of Thames Water has reached a critical new stage. We are now at the point where those with the most to lose from the ...
Thames Water Bondholders Sign NDAs in Preparation for Cash Injection
Some of the biggest Thames Water bondholders have signed non-disclosure agreements to access sensitive information about the ...
Thames Water creditor group talks rescue deal with Ofwat, Sky News reports
Thames Water's lenders, holding 12 billion pounds ($15.71 billion) of Britain's struggling water utility, held talks with regulator Ofwat on Tuesday to pitch a rescue deal they believe would avert the ...
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Plan to phase out plastic water bottles at schools hits snag
A proposed plan to phase out single-use plastic water bottles in the new year at Thames Valley school board properties will ...
UK Water Regulator Paves Way for Delay in Price Review Ruling
The UK water industry watchdog took steps to potentially delay a key investment ruling, a move that could further squeeze the ...
Abu Dhabi wealth fund writes off 9.9% stake in struggling Thames Water, FT reports
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, one of the largest shareholders in Thames Water, has written off its nearly 9.9% stake in ...
Customers of Thames Water and other firms owed millions in refund - check if you can claim
Despite this, the heavily indebted London water provider will have to pay £56.8million, the biggest fine for the fourth ...
Ex-Thames Water site set for industrial units
A former Thames Water building is set to be demolished to make way for new industrial units, despite the site initially being ...
Abu Dhabi writes off 9.9% stake in Thames Water
Accounts filed in June by a Luxembourg-registered subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), which holds a 9.9 ...
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Thames Water manages to roll over £410m RCF
Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, has managed to roll over a £410m revolving credit facility that fell due today ...
River Thames - latest: Boat carrying six capsizes as rescue mission launched to find missing person
Boat carrying six capsizes as rescue mission launched to find missing person - Three people have been taken to hospital, ...