What a day out in Whitstable tells us about our water companies August 21, 2023 Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink. To be fair to the water companies, they continue to provide us with drinkable stuff out of the tap. Unfortunately it’s everything else they’re failing at. Over the weekend, a Morning Wire reporter took a trip to Whitstable for a sunny(ish) weekend break. The beach was [...]
Victorians not to blame for present water woes, report reveals August 14, 2023 Government and industry claims that the UK's problems with sewage leaks are caused by ageing infrastructure have been challenged.
Water firms face London Stock Exchange shorting from Canadian pension giant August 7, 2023 Water companies on the London Stock Exchange are being shorted by one of the world's largest pension schemes, according to the FCA.
Thames Water owner Kemble hit with downgrade in debt ratings July 24, 2023 Thames Water owner Kemble has suffered a downgrade in the credit rating of its debts from influential agency Moody’s.
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.
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.
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.
Customers will be hit with higher bills to help Thames Water, interim boss admits July 12, 2023 Customers will have to foot the bill for improving Thames Water's creaking infrastructure and poor operational performance.
Thames Water hangs on, but its future, and the health of our waterways, remains unclear July 10, 2023 Thames Water’s reprieve this morning may have refreshed the company’s coffers, but the firm remains parched of funding for its future ambitions.
Coffey: Government has full confidence in water industry’s financial resilience July 6, 2023 Therese Coffey says she has “full confidence in the financial resilience” of the water industry, amid warnings Thames Water’s struggles are “not an isolated case”.