Thames Water

Charles Watson, chairman of the campaign group River Action, has said recently proposed fines from Ofwat against Yorkshire Water, Thames Water and Northumbrian Water have come “too late in the day”.

Proposed £146m Ofwat fines not quick enough - founder of River Action

Water regulator Ofwat has confirmed that Thames Water must appoint an independent monitor to oversee its progress until its credit rating is restored. (Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Thames Water must appoint independent monitor to oversee progress

The stretch of the River Ouse which includes Yorkshire Water's pumping station, the University of York Boat Club and Fulford Ings (right, north to south).

Yorkshire Water fine should be just the start - The Yorkshire Post says

Moody’s downgraded its rating for Thames to “junk” status on July 24, indicating that the credit agency thinks the utility company is likely to default on its debt and may add to its financial pressures. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Thames Water: Ofwat plans to appoint independent monitor

Ofwat has proposed £168 million of fines for three of England’s biggest water companies for failing to manage sewage spills, including a £104 million penalty for Thames Water. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Ofwat proposes £168m in fines for three water companies over sewage spills

Thames Water has had its credit rating downgraded to “junk” status by influential ratings agency Moody’s. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Thames Water’s credit rating downgraded to ‘junk’ status by Moody’s

A general view across the River Swale in the market town of Richmond. PIC: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Yorkshire Water should pay to clear up its own mess - Yorkshire Post Letters

File pic: Pollution entering a watercourse

Yorkshire Water downgraded after five serious pollution incidents

Discharge is seen flowing into the River Thames at Crossness sewage treatment works in March 2024 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Ofwat investigating every England and Wales water firm over pollution

Bills could go up by £107 by 2030

25 per cent hike in Yorkshire Water bills by 2030

(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Water bills are going up across the UK - what it means for you

Thames Water has put forward new plans to boost spending and investment in its network, but warned this could see customer bills surge by 44 per cent. (Photo by Nicholas .T. Ansell/PA Wire)

Thames Water warns over 44 per cent bill increase under new business plans

A water sample taken from the River Thames around Hammersmith Bridge in west London. PIC: River Action /PA Wire

Failing water companies must not be bailed out by customers - Andy Brown

A water sample taken from the River Thames around Hammersmith Bridge in west London. PIC: River Action /PA Wire

Water companies buffeted by economic head winds - Martin Towers

Yorkshire Water serves more than 5m customers

Yorkshire Water ordered to respond to findings of sewage discharge investigation

Investors have stood with Severn Trent through a turbulent time for the water industry and will be keen to see how the company is doing as it reports its first half results this week. (Photo by Rui Vieira/PA Wire)

Shareholders will be keen to see if Severn Trent is turning on investment taps

Yorkshire Water serves more than 5m customers

Yorkshire Water has taken 'clear action' to improve its finances

Yorkshire Water is looking to reduce sewage discharges by 35 per cent by 2030

Regulator ‘satisfied’ Yorkshire Water is recovering £940m of loans

Severn Trent is seeking to raise £1bn to help support a transformation plan that is “expected to create 7,000 jobs” across the midlands. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Severn Trent set to create 7,000 jobs as it reveals plans to raise £1bn

Focus on ‘illegal’ sewage spills not using poo to heat homes, campaigners say. (Photo: NationalWorld/Kim Mogg/Adobe Stock/Henley Mermaids)

Focus on ‘illegal’ sewage spills not using poo to heat homes

Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Six English water companies have allegedly broken competition laws and could owe bill payers millions of pounds

Chelsie Sewell

Yorkshire Water and five other water companies are facing an enormous legal action after it has been claimed they have underreported sewage spills.

Yorkshire Water amongst water companies facing legal action

Yorkshire Water is facing questions about its finances.

Yorkshire Water's finances to remain ‘under the spotlight’

Yorkshire Water is facing questions about its finances.

Yorkshire Water pays out £62m in dividends after sharp rise in profits

Severn Trent has told the City it is on track to meet its financial expectations for the year. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Wire)

Severn Trent Water says it is 'well-positioned' to deal with the summer months

Library image of people walking in the sun in Greenwich Park, south east London, during the heatwave in the summer of 2022. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Extreme weather cost South East Water £17m last year

David Clayden, Chairman of the Nidd Action Group and Secretary of the Harrogate Fly Fishers' Club which was Founded in 1887. David is campaigning for the River Nidd to be granted bathing water status so that its water quality can be monitored. Pictured David Clayden, collecting water samples from the River Nidd at Duffers Pool at Darley, near Harrogate. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 29th June 2023.

Rising flow of fury on sewage in our rivers

Water samples being collected from a river. PIC: James Hardisty

Dumping of sewage in rivers shames regulators and the Government - The YP says

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

Workers from Thames Water delivering a temporary water supply from a tanker, as ministers have continued efforts to reassure Thames Water customers that their supplies would not be affected as a result of the financial troubles faced by the firm. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Arguments for water industry staying private are draining away: David Behrens

Yorkshire Water is facing questions about its finances.

Yorkshire Water attempts to reassure customers amid questions about debts

Rise in home working to blame for new hosepipe ban, water firm says. (Photo: Getty Images)

Nationalisation fears over water company financial trouble

Ministers are preparing for a potential bailout of the country’s biggest water company following repeated warnings about the financial health of the sector.

Mason Boycott-Owen

Government ‘preparing for Thames Water collapse - contingency plans’

A Surfers Against Sewage activist holds a board reading "End sewage pollution" during a protest against sewage pollution in Brighton, southern England, on May 20, 2023. England's privatised water companies pledged this week to make massive investments to stop raw sewage being pumped into waterways as concerns mount about water quality and laxer environmental protections post-Brexit. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Do you trust the water companies with your money?

Thames Water CEO Sarah Bentley quits after Reading-based company’s poor environmental performance

Water company boss resigns with immediate effect

Yorkshire Water Chief Executive Nicola Shaw

Yorkshire Water boss refuses bonus amid public anger over sewage spills

Customers can claim a refund if it shows they overpaid their water bill.

How to know if you overpaid your water bill & how to request a refund?

A generic view of a household water tap as bills for customers of Yorkshire Water are set to be reducedCredit: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

£15m to come off Yorkshire Water bills after firm hit by penalties

An aerial view of the drying out bed and receded water levels at Lindley Wood Reservoir in July in Otley Credit: Getty Images

Bosses at Yorkshire Water paid more than £3m in bonuses

Low water levels at Holme Styes reservoir in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire. The Environment Agency applied last month for drought order for the Yorkshire reservoir to protect wildlife in prolonged dry weather. A wider drought permit is now being sought by Yorkshire Water.

Hosepipe ban looms for region as Yorkshire Water considers drought permit

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The big reason why we should not treat toilets and sinks like bins - Niki Roach

Ofwat has serious concerns about Yorkshire Water

'Serious concerns' over sewage treatment works belonging to Yorkshire Water

Yorkshire Water submitted a report in December which worried the regulator.

‘Serious concerns’ over Yorkshire Water’s sewage treatment works

Renew rail workers clear a fallen tree

Renew reports a record year and looks forward to the future with confidence

Liz Barber is the CEO of Yorkshire Water.

Watchdog raises concerns over financial health of Yorkshire Water

Renew carries out a wide range of engineering services

Renew announces £30m deal to boost its exposure to the water market

This is why you shouldn't be flushing kitchen roll (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why you shouldn’t flush kitchen roll or wet wipes down the toilet

Britain's water companies have beemn told to cut five per cent from bills over the next five years.

Yorkshire Water ordered to cut bills by 3%

The surprising contents of Britain’s sewers revealed

Costain sees record half-year order book

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Millions face extra £29 water bill

Water giant paid no tax on £1.8bn

Communisis expands its footprint as new contracts kick in

Communisis extends mutual ties with Yorkshire BS link-up

Hosepipe bans lifted in wake of downpours

Drivers pay the price as rain damage causes more potholes

EnServe secures £100m Thames contract

Speedy Hire looks set for £2.5m dose of the summertime blues

Lanes wins £216m Thames Water contract

Firms in hot water over leaks as drought brings ban