Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo named as worst packaging polluters in UK July 21, 2023 Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo are the worst packaging polluters in the UK, an annual waste audit has found. Campaign group Surfers Against Sewage, which released its annual audit on Friday, looked at more than 30,700 individual polluting items collected by more than 4,000 citizen scientists along coastlines, canal paths, bridleways and city streets over a [...]
Severn Trent invests up to £1bn amid increasing scrutiny on water suppliers July 19, 2023 Severn Trent expects to invest up to £1bn this year improving its infrastructure amid increasing scrutiny on the crisis-hit sector.
Government planting less than half its target of trees, say MPs July 19, 2023 The government is planting less than half of its annual target of trees, raising concerns about how it will meet its nature goals.
Thames Water’s biggest investor slashed stake in troubled utility firm by £300m July 18, 2023 Thames Water’s biggest investor significantly cut the size of its stake last year, renewing concerns over its financial stability.
Ultra-high food prices here to stay as Russia exits Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine July 17, 2023 Soaring food costs may not fall as quickly as markets had hoped, retail and pub industries have warned amid a Russian supply squeeze.
Black Sea grain deal to expire Monday if Russia quits July 17, 2023 A pact that has allowed the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine for the past year will expire at the end of Monday.
South East Water: Heatwave last year caused £74m loss as industry debts rise July 17, 2023 South East Water posted hefty losses last year, worsened by a record-breaking heatwave which has racked up costs for sourcing new supplies.
Just one water supplier holds top rating for environmental performance July 13, 2023 Only one water supplier has a maximum rating for its environmental performance, according to the government's latest industry review.
Thames Water: Ofwat boss refuses to apologise for water industry debt crisis July 13, 2023 Ofwat’s former boss refused to apologise for allowing the water industry to rack up an eye-watering £65bn debt mountain.
Ofwat chiefs prepared to nationalise Thames Water if supplier collapses July 12, 2023 Ofwat is prepared to place Thames Water under protective measures which would effectively nationalise the company if the supplier collapses.