Here the latest headlines about the (never ending?) disaster of water privatisation in the UK:
Former Southern Water employees to face trial over alleged cover-up in wastewater testing. Ex-chief executive Matthew Wright among those named in criminal proceedings by Environment Agency. The Guardian
Ex-Southern Water boss charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests. BBC
High Court ruling allowing prosecution of former Southern Water executives over alleged £45 million fraud. High Court clears way for landmark prosecution over alleged sewage monitoring fraud at Southern Water. River Action
The UK River Action comments:
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Seven former Southern Water employees are set to face trial over an alleged £45 million fraud. They are accused of falsifying sewage records – allegedly doctoring data, switching off monitors & underreporting spills to avoid penalties and secure financial rewards. Today’s judgment is a major victory for the EA. Crucially, it confirms the regulator’s power to prosecute individual executives for alleged fraud linked to environmental regulation. The trial is expected in September. We’ll be watching. 👀
