Water regulator welcomes plan to boost customer compensation August 12, 2024 The water industry watchdog has said it “welcomes” the government’s plan to increase compensation for customers receiving poor services from water companies.
Thames Water handed more special measures from Ofwat after credit rating downgrade August 7, 2024 Thames Water will be made to appoint an independent monitor and develop a “suitable” turnaround plan as part of a raft of new measures from the regulator after the its credit rating was downgraded. Ofwat said that the recent decisions from Moody’s and S&P – two of the world’s largest credit ratings agencies – to [...]
Thames Water fined £104m over wastewater failures in landmark Ofwat investigation August 6, 2024 Three water companies are facing fines totaling £168m for failing to properly manage their wastewater treatment works and networks, Ofwat has announced today.
Moody’s slaps Thames Water’s debt with ‘junk’ rating July 24, 2024 Moody’s Ratings has lowered Thames Water’s highest tranche of debt to 'junk' in another blow to the struggling water firm.
Ofwat is now investigating all eleven of England and Wales’ water companies July 16, 2024 Ofwat is opening enforcement cases into four more water companies in a move that means it is now investigating every single water and wastewater company in England and Wales for the mismanagement of their networks and water treatment.
Thames Water: London bills to rise by £99 in fresh Ofwat proposals as company placed in ‘turnaround’ regime July 11, 2024 Ofwat, the UK's water regulator, has set out a record £88bn spending package that would see Londoders' bills go up by an average of £99 in the next five years excluding inflation.
Water executives called in for talks with new Labour environment secretary July 10, 2024 Water bosses have been called in for talks with Labour’s new environment secretary Steve Reed, ahead of key investment rulings from Ofwat.
What is waiting in business secretary Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray? July 8, 2024 Jonathan Reynolds’ in-tray is already piling up with urgent issues. We take a look at a few of the day one problems facing the new business secretary.
Thames Water warns ageing assets could ‘pose a risk to public safety’ June 28, 2024 Thames Water has warned that it has £19bn in assets that could "pose a risk to public safety" in a report to Ofwat outlining the embattled water supplier's five year business plan.
The Notebook: A key test for Labour? Dealing with the water industry June 24, 2024 There are many unknowns for the next government, but one thing's for sure, Labour will have a tough time sorting out the water industry.