Here the latest headlines about the (never ending?) disaster of water privatisation in the UK:
Thames Water creditors seek talks with Burnham as nationalisation looms. Consortium preparing for poten... Read More
UK: The (never ending?) disaster of privatised water and sanitation services. Saturday Update:
The Guardian: Wessex Water chief pockets above-inflation pay rise despite bonus ban over sewage spills... Read More
From the British Blue Community ‘We Own It’:
Privatised water has failed. We’re backing MP Clive Lewis’ call to ensure Andy Burnham meets water campaigners – including... Read More
Thames Water increases bonus payments to £4m despite uncertainty over future.
Thames Water increased its bonus payouts to £4.1m for senior managers, despite warning over “material uncertainty” ov... Read More
Hosepipe ban map: Where restrictions are in place as UK heatwave temperatures continue.
Everyone should be ‘mindful of their water use’ amid the heatwave, an Environment Agency chief has said.
Milli... Read More
The Yorkshire Mayors are going to launch a campaign for public ownership of water, supporting ‘The People’s Commission‘ findings.
Yorkshire Mayors Dirty Business Screening Event.
6... Read More
UK – ‘More public control’: what will Burnham do about water and energy?
When the former Undertones frontman turned campaigner Feargal Sharkey backed Keir Starmer for prime minister in 2024, he ... Read More
If you want to know where your money goes with privatised water services:
Severn Trent doubles CEO reward plan to £3.1m despite anger over water pay.
Increase to long-term incentive plan means... Read More
From Cat Hobbs and the British Blue Community ‘We Own It’:
Burnham is promising “greater public control over key utilities including water, energy and transport”.
The problem... Read More
